vena epigastrica superficialis

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Noun vena epigastrica superficialis has 1 sense

superficial epigastric vein, vena epigastrica superficialis - empties into the great saphenous vein
--₁ is a kind of epigastric vein

Definitions from the Web

Vena Epigastrica Superficialis

Definition:

The vena epigastrica superficialis is a superficial vein located in the abdominal region.

Senses:

1. (Noun) Anatomy: A vein that runs superficially within the epigastric region.

2. (Noun) Surgery: A vein commonly used for grafting or venous access in certain surgical procedures.

Usage:

Sense 1:

The vena epigastrica superficialis receives blood from the anterior abdominal wall.
During hernia repair surgery, the surgeon carefully avoids damaging the vena epigastrica superficialis.

Sense 2:

To facilitate coronary artery bypass grafting, the vena epigastrica superficialis is often utilized as a conduit.
Inserting a catheter into the vena epigastrica superficialis allowed for easier administration of medication.

Related Products:

Explore related products on Amazon.

vena contracta vena cutanea vena cystica vena digitalis vena diploica vena dorsalis clitoridis profunda vena emissaria vena epigastrica inferior vena epigastrica superficialis vena ethmoidalis vena facialis vena facialis anterior vena femoralis vena gastrica-dextra vena gastrica vena gastrica sinistra vena gastroomentalis

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics