other uses No footnotes date June 2008 Infobox Anatomy Name Vein Latin vena GraySubject GrayPage Image ... nuts Artery Vein ya Nerve vagney Lymph MeshName MeshNumber In the circulatory system , veins from ... deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart exceptions are the pulmonary vein pulmonary and umbilical vein s, both of which carry oxygenated blood to the heart. Veins differ from artery arteries ... section of a vein showing a valve that prevents backflow In general, veins function to return deoxygenated ... are not filled with blood. The thick outermost layer of a vein is made of connective tissue , called ... species. Notable veins and vein systems The great saphenous vein is the most important superficial vein of the lower limb. First described by the Persia n physician Avicenna , this vein derives its name from the word safina , meaning hidden . This vein is hidden in its own fascial compartment in the thigh and exits the fascia only near the knee. Incompetence of this vein is an important cause of varicose veins of lower limbs. The pulmonary vein s carry relatively oxygenated blood from the lungs ... include the hepatic portal vein and hypophyseal portal system The Thebesian vein s within ... jugular vein. Color Vein color is determined in large part by the color of venous blood , which ... the highly energetic blue wavelengths to penetrate through to the dark vein and reflect back to the viewer ... circulation the pulmonary vein s return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium , which ... between capillary beds. For example, the hepatic portal vein takes blood from the capillary beds ... vein can be dangerous. Blood clotting in the hepatic portal vein can cause portal hypertension ..., pulmonary vs. systemic, and large vs. small. Superficial veins Superficial vein s are those whose course is close to the surface of the body, and have no corresponding arteries. Deep veins Deep vein ... vein s are a set of veins that deliver oxygenated blood from the lung s to the heart. Systemic ... more details
Unreferenced date December 2009 In human anatomy , iliac vein refers to several anatomical structures located in the pelvis External iliac vein terminates at the common iliac vein, drains the femoral vein . Internal iliac vein terminates at the common iliac vein, drains pelvic organs and perineum . Common iliac vein formed by the external and internal iliac veins, drains into the inferior vena cava . See also Iliac artery Veins DEFAULTSORT Iliac Vein Category Perineum Category Pelvis Category Veins ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena profunda GraySubject 164 GrayPage 641 Image Gray576.png Caption The veins of the right axilla, viewed from in front. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom DrainsTo Artery MeshName MeshNumber Deep vein is a term used to describe a vein that is deep in the body. It is used to differentiate deep veins from veins which are close to the surface, also known as superficial vein s. Deep veins are almost always beside an artery with the same name e.g. the femoral vein is beside the femoral artery . Collectively, they carry the vast majority of the blood. Occlusion of a deep vein can be life threatening and is most often caused by thrombosis . Occlusion of a deep vein by thrombosis is called deep vein thrombosis . Deep veins are these blood vessels which are embedded far into the flesh, and if needing operation, it can be difficult. Some named deep veins internal jugular vein Upper limb brachial vein radial vein ulnar vein Lower limb common femoral vein femoral vein profunda femoris vein popliteal vein peroneal vein anterior tibial vein posterior tibial vein See also Deep vein thrombosis Superficial vein s Arteries and veins DEFAULTSORT Deep Vein Category Veins Circulatory stub it Vena profonda no Dyp vene th ... more details
A vein disorder is a class of disease involving vein s of the circulatory system . Common vein disorders include Varicose veins Deep vein thrombosis Category Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes Medical stub ... more details
Saphenous vein may refer to Great saphenous vein Small saphenous vein disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages es Safena fr Saph ne ... more details
Mesenteric vein can refer to Superior mesenteric vein Inferior mesenteric vein disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages ... more details
Gastroepiploic vein can refer to Right gastroepiploic vein Left gastroepiploic vein disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages ... more details
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Wiktionarypar veinVein may refer to vein , a blood vessel which carries blood toward the heart Insect wing Wing venation vein , a supporting structure in insect wings vein geology , a tabular body of minerals distinct from the surrounding rock leaf Veins leaf vein , vascular tissue in the leaves Vein, a song by Cannibal Ox from their 2001 album The Cold VeinVein, a demon in The Demonata Vein album Vein album , a 2006 album by the Japanese rock band Boris See also Vain disambiguation disambig cs la io Veino homonimo sk ila rozli ovacia str nka ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Thoracoepigastric vein Latin venae thoracoepigastricae GraySubject 173 GrayPage 670 Image Width Caption DrainsFrom DrainsTo lateral thoracic vein , femoral vein Artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12852035 A vein, named the thoracoepigastric , runs along the lateral aspect of the trunk between the superficial epigastric vein below and the lateral thoracic vein above and establishes an important communication between the femoral vein and axillary vein . This is an especially important vein when the inferior vena cava IVC becomes obstructed, by providing a means of collateral venous return. External links eMedicineDictionary Thoracoepigastric vein Gray s circulatory stub Veins of the thorax and vertebral column Category Veins of the torso de Venae thoracoepigastricae pt Veia toracoepig strica ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Nasofrontal vein Latin vena nasofrontalis GraySubject 171 GrayPage 659 Image Gray572.png Caption Veins of orbit. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom DrainsTo superior ophthalmic vein Artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12851105 The nasofrontal vein is a vein in the eye which drains to the superior ophthalmic vein . External links eMedicineDictionary Nasofrontal vein Gray s VeinsHeadNeck Category Veins of the head and neck circulatory stub pt Veia nasofrontal ... more details
Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena ileocolica GraySubject GrayPage Image Gray591.png Caption The portal vein and its tributaries. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom Source appendicular vein DrainsTo superior mesenteric vein Artery ileocolic artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12850536 The ileocolic vein is a vein which drains the ileum , Colon anatomy colon , and cecum . circulatory stub Veins of the torso Category Veins of the torso es Vena ileoc lica pt Veia ileoc lica ... more details
Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena lienalis GraySubject 174 GrayPage 681 Image Bilebladder.png Caption The portal vein and its tributaries. Spleen is at far right, and lienal vein is visible traveling from it to the left. Image2 3D rendered CT of abdominal aortic branches and kidneys.svg Caption2 3D rendered x ray computed tomography computed tomography , showing splenic vein at upper right. DrainsFrom trabecular vein of spleen Source short gastric veins , left gastroepiploic vein , pancreatic veins , superior mesenteric vein DrainsTo hepatic portal vein Artery splenic artery MeshName Splenic Vein MeshNumber A07.231.908.670.730 DorlandsPre DorlandsSuf In anatomy , the splenic vein in the past called the lienal vein is the blood vessel that drains blood from the spleen . It joins with the superior mesenteric vein , to form the hepatic portal vein and follows a course Anatomical terms of location Superior and inferior superior to the pancreas , alongside of the similarly named artery, the splenic artery . Unlike the splenic artery, the splenic vein is intraperitoneal as it courses along the superior border of the body of the pancreas, whereas the splenic artery is retroperitoneal . It collects branches from the stomach and pancreas and most notably from the large intestine , which is drained by the superior mesenteric vein and joins with splenic vein shortly before it forms the portal vein. Additional images gallery Image Abdominal cavity.jpg Splenic vein Image Gray1189.png Transverse section of the spleen , showing the trabecular tissue and the splenic vein and its tributaries . Image Gray1099.png The pancreas and duodenum from behind. gallery External links GraySubject 278 The Spleen GPnotebook 1241120742 Splenic vein thrombosis SUNYAnatomyLabs 39 10 01 02 Intestines and Pancreas Structures Posterior to the Pancreas SUNYAnatomyImage 8 6 85 NormanAnatomy pancreas NormanAnatomyFig pancreasvessels http www.medterms.com script main art.asp?articlekey 9909 Splenic vein ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Infobox Vein Name Gonadal vein Latin GraySubject GrayPage Image Gray1120.png Caption The relations of the viscera and large vessels of the abdomen. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom Source DrainsTo Artery gonadal artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 04 DorlandsSuf 12847847 In medicine , gonadal vein refers to the blood vessel that carrying blood away from the gonad testis, ovary toward the heart . Females ovarian vein Males testicular vein The left gonadal vein drains into the left renal vein , whereas the right drains directly into the inferior vena cava Veins of the torso DEFAULTSORT Gonadal Vein Category Veins of the torso Circulatory stub ar pt Veia gonadal ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Posterior facial vein Latin vena retromandibularis, vena facialis posterior GraySubject 167 GrayPage 646 Image Gray557.png Caption Veins of the head and neck. Post. facial visible at center. Image2 Gray1024.png Caption2 Dissection, showing salivary glands of right side. Post. facial vein visible at bottom center. DrainsFrom Source superficial temporal vein , maxillary veins DrainsTo external jugular vein Artery facial artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12851638 The retromandibular vein temporomaxillary vein , posterior facial vein , formed by the union of the superficial temporal vein superficial temporal and Maxillary veins maxillary veins, descends in the substance of the parotid gland , superficial to the external carotid artery but beneath the facial nerve , between the ramus of the mandible and the sternocleidomastoideus muscle. It divides into two branches an anterior , which passes forward and unites with the anterior facial vein to form the common facial vein . a posterior , which is joined by the posterior auricular vein and becomes the external jugular vein . Additional images gallery Image Lateral head anatomy detail.jpg Lateral head anatomy detail gallery External links SUNYAnatomyLabs 27 13 01 03 Infratemporal fossa The Pterygoid plexus of Veins NormanAnatomy lesson4 NormanAnatomyFig parotid2 eMedicineDictionary retromandibular vein http iris3.med.tufts.edu medgross hd6ans.htm Tufts.edu Gray s VeinsHeadNeck circulatory stub Category Veins of the head and neck ja pl y a za uchwowa ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Superficial vein Latin vena superficialis GraySubject 164 GrayPage 641 Image GnarlyUdderVeins4589.JPG Caption Superficial veins of the udder of a dairy cow. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom DrainsTo Artery MeshName MeshNumber Superficial vein is a term used to describe a vein that is close to the surface of the body. It is used to differentiate veins that are close to the surface from veins that are far from the surface, known as deep vein s. Superficial veins are not paired with an artery, unlike the deep veins, which typically have an artery with the same name close by. Superficial veins are important physiology physiologically for cooling of the body . When the body is too hot the body shunts blood from the deep vein s to the superficial veins, to facilitate heat transfer to the surroundings. Superficial veins can be seen under the skin. Those below the level of the heart tend to bulge out. An immediate way to see this by looking at your hand raise it above your heart and the blood should drain lower it below your heart it will fill. Veins become more visually prominent when lifting heavy weight, especially after a period of proper strength training . Physiologically, the superficial veins are not as important as the deep veins as they carry less blood and are sometimes removed in a procedure called vein stripping , which is used to treat varicose vein s. Some named superficial veins external jugular vein Upper limb cephalic vein glides along the biceps the signature vein of bodybuilders median cubital vein often used to draw blood venipuncture . basilic vein usually the largest vein in the arm often used for dialysis access Lower limb small saphenous vein great saphenous vein often harvested for coronary artery bypass surgery See also Varicose vein s Deep vein s External links http education.yahoo.com reference gray subjects subject?id 173 The Veins of the Lower ... 002952.htm Varicose vein therapy medlineplus.org Arteries and veins Category Veins it Vena superficiale ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Axillary vein Latin vena axillaris GraySubject 172 GrayPage 663 Image Gray576.png Caption Anterior view of right upper limb and thorax axillary vein and the distal part of the basilic vein and cephalic vein . DrainsFrom axilla Source basilic vein , brachial veins , cephalic vein DrainsTo subclavian vein Artery axillary artery MeshName Axillary Vein MeshNumber A07.231.908.077 DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12849545 In human anatomy , the axillary vein is a large blood vessel that conveys blood from the anatomical terms of location lateral aspect of the thorax , axilla armpit and upper limb toward the heart . There is one axillary vein on each side of the body. Its origin is at the lower margin of the teres major muscle and a continuation of the brachial vein . Its tributaries include the basilic vein and cephalic vein , which are both superficial vein s. It terminates at the lateral margin of the first rib , at which it becomes the subclavian vein . It is accompanied along its course by a similarly named artery , the axillary artery . Additional images gallery Image Gray821.png Intercostal nerves, the superficial muscles having been removed. gallery External links GraySubject 149 eMedicineDictionary Axillary vein NormanAnatomy lesson3axillaryart&vein Veins of the upper extremity Veins of the thorax and vertebral column Category Veins of the torso Category Veins of the upper limb circulatory stub es Vena axilar gl Vea axilar hr Pazu na vena la Vena axillaris pl y a pachowa pt Veia axilar th ... more details
Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena cystica GraySubject 174 GrayPage 682 Image Gray591.png Caption The portal vein and its tributaries. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom gallbladder Source DrainsTo hepatic portal vein Artery cystic artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12850070 The cystic vein drains the blood from the gall bladder , and, accompanying the cystic duct , usually ends in the right branch of the Hepatic portal vein portal vein . External links cite journal author Fine A title The cystic vein the significance of a forgotten anatomic landmark journal JSLS volume 1 issue 3 pages 263 6 year 1997 pmid 9876684 pmc 3016730 Gray s circulatory stub Veins of the torso Category Veins of the torso es Vena c stica pt Veia c stica ... more details
Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena suprascapularis GraySubject GrayPage Image Thyrocervical trunk.png Caption Thyrocervical trunk with branches, including suprascapular artery. Image is of artery, not vein. However, vein is in similar location. Image2 Gray558.png Caption2 The veins of the neck, viewed from in front. Suprascapular vein not labeled, but region is visible. DrainsFrom Source DrainsTo external jugular vein Artery suprascapular artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12851926 The suprascapular vein is a vein running above the scapula . External links http anatomy.med.umich.edu nervous system postneck ans.html circulatory stub Veins of the head and neck Category Veins of the head and neck ja ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Femoral vein Latin vena femoralis GraySubject 173 GrayPage 672 Image Femoral triangle.gif Caption Drawing of the left femoral triangle shows superior portion of the femoral vein . Image2 Gray584.png Caption2 The femoral vein and its tributaries. DrainsFrom Source popliteal vein popliteal , profunda femoris vein profunda femoris , great saphenous vein great saphenous DrainsTo external iliac vein Artery femoral artery MeshName Femoral Vein MeshNumber A07.231.908.314 DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12850355 In the human body , the femoral vein is a blood vessel that accompanies the femoral ... s canal and is a continuation of the popliteal vein . It ends at the inferior margin of the inguinal ligament , where it becomes the external iliac vein . Drainage Several large vein s drain into the femoral vein popliteal vein profunda femoris vein great saphenous vein Clinical significance Occlusion of the femoral vein can be life threatening. ref name bundens 7563535 Bundens WP, Bergan JJ, Halasz NA, Murray J, Drehobl M. The superficial femoral vein. A potentially lethal misnomer. JAMA ... drugs intravenous ly using the femoral vein is relatively common amongst injecting drug users IDUs . ref Maliphant J, Scott J. Use of the femoral vein groin injecting by a sample of needle exchange ... 2 1 6 Free Full Text . ref Use of the term superficial femoral vein The term superficial femoral vein is not recognized as a legitimate anatomic term. ref name hammond 14595157 Hammond I. The superficial femoral vein. Radiology. 2003 Nov 229 2 604 discussion 604 6. PMID 14595157. http radiology.rsnajnls.org ... radiologist s, and orthopaedic vascular surgeon s use the term superficial femoral vein for the distal part of the femoral vein to differentiate the femoral vein segments before and after the profunda femoris vein joins with it, and differentiate the distal segment of the femoral vein from the deep femoral vein profunda femoris vein , which is paired with the profunda femoris artery . Usage of this term ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Angular vein Latin vena angularis GraySubject 167 GrayPage 645 Image Gray557.png Caption Veins of the head and neck. Angular visible at center right. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom Source Supraorbital vein supraorbital DrainsTo facial vein facial Artery angular artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12849406 The angular vein formed by the junction of the frontal vein and supraorbital vein , runs obliquely downward, on the side of the root of the Human nose nose , to the level of the lower margin of the orbit, where it becomes the anterior facial vein . It receives the external nasal veins of the ala nasi , and communicates with the superior ophthalmic vein through the nasofrontal vein , thus establishing an important anastomosis between the anterior facial vein and the cavernous sinus . Additional images gallery Image Gray515.png Bloodvessels of the eyelids, front view. Image Lateral head anatomy detail.jpg Lateral head anatomy detail Image Head ap anatomy.jpg Head anatomy anterior view gallery External links eMedicineDictionary Angular vein http www.dartmouth.edu humananatomy figures chapter 47 47 5.HTM Gray s VeinsHeadNeck circulatory stub Category Veins of the head and neck de Vena angularis es Vena angular ja th ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Basal vein Latin vena basalis GraySubject 170 GrayPage 653 Image Gray565.png Caption Velum interpositum. Basal veins not labeled, but visible draining into great cerebral vein. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom DrainsTo internal cerebral vein Artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12849559 The basal vein is formed at the anterior perforated substance by the union of a a small anterior cerebral vein which accompanies the anterior cerebral artery and supplies the medial surface of the frontal lobe by the fronto basal vein. b the deep middle cerebral vein deep Sylvian vein , which receives tributaries from the Insular cortex insula and neighboring gyri , and runs in the lower part of the lateral cerebral fissure , and c the inferior striate veins , which leave the corpus striatum through the anterior perforated substance. The basal vein passes backward around the cerebral peduncle , and ends in the internal cerebral veinvein of Galen it receives tributaries from the interpeduncular fossa , the inferior horn of the lateral ventricle , the hippocampal gyrus , and the mid brain . External links http www.radnet.ucla.edu sections DINR Part 2016 Part16B1.htm Diagram at ucla.edu Gray s VeinsHeadNeck circulatory stub Category Veins of the head and neck es Vena basilar ... more details
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