Anterior cardiac veins
Anterior Cardiac Veins
The Anterior Cardiac Veins (ACV) /ænˈtɪər.i.ər kɑːrˈdiː.æk veɪnz/ are a group of blood vessels found in the heart. They are part of the coronary circulation system, which supplies the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients.
Etymology
The term "Anterior Cardiac Veins" is derived from the Latin words 'anterior' meaning 'front', 'cardiacus' meaning 'pertaining to the heart', and 'vena' meaning 'vein'.
Anatomy
The Anterior Cardiac Veins drain the front part of the right ventricle and open directly into the right atrium. They are usually 2-5 in number. Unlike most veins, the Anterior Cardiac Veins do not have valves.
Function
The primary function of the Anterior Cardiac Veins is to carry deoxygenated blood from the front part of the right ventricle to the right atrium, where it is then sent to the lungs to be oxygenated.
Related Terms
- Coronary circulation: The circulation of blood in the blood vessels of the heart muscle.
- Right ventricle: One of the four chambers of the heart, located in the lower right portion of the heart.
- Right atrium: One of the four chambers of the heart, located in the upper right portion of the heart.
- Lungs: The primary organs of the respiratory system in humans and many other animals.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anterior cardiac veins
- Wikipedia's article - Anterior cardiac veins
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