Cava
Cava
Cava (pronounced: /ˈkɑːvə/) is a term used in medical terminology to refer to two large veins that carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart. The two veins are the Superior vena cava and the Inferior vena cava.
Etymology
The term 'Cava' is derived from the Latin word 'Cava', which means 'hollow' or 'cavity'. This is in reference to the hollow nature of veins.
Superior vena cava
The Superior vena cava (pronounced: /suːˈpiːriər ˈviːnə ˈkɑːvə/) is the large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body back to the heart.
Inferior vena cava
The Inferior vena cava (pronounced: /ɪnˈfiːriər ˈviːnə ˈkɑːvə/) is the large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body back to the heart.
Related terms
- Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.
- Heart: The organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- Deoxygenated blood: Blood that has delivered its oxygen to the body's tissues and is returning to the heart to be reoxygenated.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cava
- Wikipedia's article - Cava
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