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noun

  • The large vein that transports deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle body to the right atrium of the heart.

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Blood then flows through a hepatic vein into the inferior vena cava.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

Immediately superior and slightly medial to the opening of the inferior vena cava on the posterior surface of the atrium is the opening of the coronary sinus.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

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Possible Synonyms

  • IVC

Possible Antonyms

  • superior vena cava
  • aorta

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