Superior mesenteric vein
Superior Mesenteric Vein
The Superior Mesenteric Vein (pronunciation: suh-PEER-ee-or mes-uh-NTER-ik vein) is a significant blood vessel in the human body that drains blood from the small intestine, cecum, appendix, and the ascending colon and transverse colon of the large intestine.
Etymology
The term 'Superior Mesenteric Vein' is derived from the Latin words 'superior' meaning 'above', 'mesenteric' from 'mesenterium' meaning 'in the middle of the intestines', and 'vein' from 'vena' meaning 'blood vessel'.
Anatomy
The Superior Mesenteric Vein is located in the abdomen, and it runs a course parallel to the Superior Mesenteric Artery. It begins in the mesentery of the small intestine, where it is formed by the union of several smaller veins. It then travels upwards, draining blood from the various parts of the intestine, before joining with the splenic vein to form the hepatic portal vein.
Related Terms
- Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.
- Mesentery: A fold of tissue in the abdomen that attaches organs to the body wall.
- Hepatic portal vein: A major vein that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery: An artery that supplies blood to the small intestine and parts of the large intestine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Superior mesenteric vein
- Wikipedia's article - Superior mesenteric vein
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