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vena epigastrica inferior

 

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Noun vena epigastrica inferior has 1 sense
  1. inferior epigastric vein, vena epigastrica inferior - empties into the external iliac vein
    --1 is a kind of epigastric vein

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Vena Epigastrica Inferior


Description:

The vena epigastrica inferior, also known as the inferior epigastric vein, is a blood vessel located in the lower abdomen. It is part of the circulatory system and carries deoxygenated blood from the lower abdominal wall.

Senses/Usages:

1. Anatomical Sense:

In anatomy, the vena epigastrica inferior refers to the specific vein present in the lower abdomen. It runs parallel to the abdominal muscles, collecting blood from the lower abdominal region and draining it into the external iliac vein.

2. Surgical Sense:

In surgical procedures, the vena epigastrica inferior is of significance as it may be used in grafts or bypasses.

Sample Sentences:

1. The vena epigastrica inferior drains blood from the lower abdominal wall.

2. During the surgery, the surgeon utilized the vena epigastrica inferior as a bypass.

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