Inferior epigastric vein

Inferior epigastric vein
Right inferior epigastric vein - view from inside of abdomen.
The iliac veins.
Details
Drains fromSuperior epigastric vein
Drains toExternal iliac vein
ArteryInferior epigastric artery
Identifiers
Latinvena epigastrica inferior
TA98A12.3.10.025
TA25051
FMA21162
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

  • The interfoveolar ligament, seen from in front.
    The interfoveolar ligament, seen from in front.
  • The internal mammary artery and its branches.
    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.
    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

  1. ^ 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)


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