Posterior vein of the left ventricle

Posterior Vein of the Left Ventricle

Illustration of the heart from Gray's Anatomy, showing the posterior vein of the left ventricle (labeled as 'posterior cardiac veins')

The Posterior Vein of the Left Ventricle is a blood vessel that drains the heart's left ventricle. It is part of the coronary circulation system, which supplies the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients.

Structure

The Posterior Vein of the Left Ventricle originates from the apex of the left ventricle and runs towards the base of the heart. It typically drains into the coronary sinus, but variations in its drainage pattern can occur.

Function

The primary function of the Posterior Vein of the Left Ventricle is to carry deoxygenated blood from the myocardium of the left ventricle to the coronary sinus, which then drains into the right atrium of the heart.

Clinical significance

Knowledge of the anatomy and variations of the Posterior Vein of the Left Ventricle is important in procedures such as coronary angiography and coronary artery bypass grafting.

See also

• Coronary circulation
• Coronary sinus
• Left ventricle

External links

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