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{{Short description|Large blood vessel}} |
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In [[human anatomy]], '''inferior epigastric vein''' refers to the [[vein]] that drains into the [[external iliac vein]] and arises from the [[superior epigastric vein]]. Along its course, it is accompanied by a similarly named artery, the [[inferior epigastric artery]]. |
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{{Infobox vein |
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| Name = Inferior epigastric vein |
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| Latin = vena epigastrica inferior |
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| Image = Hesselbach_triangle_547.gif |
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| Image2 = Gray586.png |
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| Caption2 = The iliac veins. |
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| DrainsFrom = [[superior epigastric vein]] |
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| DrainsTo = [[external iliac vein]] |
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| Artery = [[inferior epigastric artery]] |
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In [[human anatomy]], '''inferior epigastric vein''' are 1-2 [[vein|veins]] accompanying the [[inferior epigastric artery]]. They drain into the [[external iliac vein]] just proximal to the [[inguinal ligament]].<ref name=":2242">{{Cite book |last=Standring |first=Susan |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1201341621 |title=Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice |year=2020 |isbn=978-0-7020-7707-4 |edition=42nd |location=New York |pages=1251 |oclc=1201341621}}</ref> |
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==Additional images== |
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File:Gray398.png|The interfoveolar ligament, seen from in front. |
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File:Gray522.png|The internal mammary artery and its branches. |
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File:Gray1036.png|Posterior view of the anterior abdominal wall in its lower half. The peritoneum is in place, and the various cords are shining through. |
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== See also == |
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*[[Hesselbach's triangle]] |
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== References == |
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[http://education.yahoo.com/reference/gray/subjects/subject?id=156 External iliac artery] - [[Gray's Anatomy]] |
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==External links== |
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* {{SUNYAnatomyLabs|35|12|01|05}} - "Anterior [[Abdominal wall]]: Blood Vessels in the [[Rectus sheath]]" |
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* {{SUNYAnatomyFigs|35|04|07}} - "Incisions and the contents of the rectus sheath." |
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[[Category: Abdomen]] |
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Revision as of 19:38, 11 April 2023
| Inferior epigastric vein | |
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 Right inferior epigastric vein - view from inside of abdomen. | |
 The iliac veins. | |
| Details | |
| Drains from | superior epigastric vein |
| Drains to | external iliac vein |
| Artery | inferior epigastric artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | vena epigastrica inferior |
| TA98 | A12.3.10.025 |
| TA2 | 5051 |
| FMA | 21162 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
In human anatomy, inferior epigastric vein are 1-2 veins accompanying the inferior epigastric artery. They drain into the external iliac vein just proximal to the inguinal ligament.[1]
Additional images
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The interfoveolar ligament, seen from in front. -
The internal mammary artery and its branches. -
Posterior view of the anterior abdominal wall in its lower half. The peritoneum is in place, and the various cords are shining through.
See also
References
- ^ Standring, Susan (2020). Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice (42nd ed.). New York. p. 1251. ISBN 978-0-7020-7707-4. OCLC 1201341621.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
External links
- Anatomy photo:35:12-0105 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Anterior Abdominal wall: Blood Vessels in the Rectus sheath"
- Anatomy figure: 35:04-07 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Incisions and the contents of the rectus sheath."
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