Inferior Vena Cava
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Inferior Vena Cava
The Inferior Vena Cava (pronunciation: in-FEER-ee-or VEEN-uh KAY-vuh) is the largest vein in the human body. It carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body back to the Heart.
Etymology
The term "Inferior Vena Cava" is derived from the Latin words "vena" meaning vein, "cava" meaning hollow, and "inferior" indicating its position in the lower part of the body.
Function
The Inferior Vena Cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body, including the legs, back, abdomen, and pelvis, back to the right atrium of the Heart. From there, the blood is pumped to the Lungs to be oxygenated.
Related Terms
- Superior Vena Cava: The vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart.
- Heart: The organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- Lungs: The organs where blood is oxygenated.
- Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.
- Deoxygenated Blood: Blood that has delivered its oxygen to the body and needs to be reoxygenated.
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