vena obturatoria

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Noun vena obturatoria has 1 sense

obturator vein, vena obturatoria - a vein formed by the union of tributaries that drain the hip joints and thigh muscles; empties into the internal iliac vein
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Term: vena obturatoria

Part of Speech: Noun phrase

Sense: In anatomy, the vena obturatoria refers to a vein that courses within the obturator canal, an opening in the pelvic bone.

Usage: The vena obturatoria is responsible for draining blood from the structures of the medial thigh.

Example Sentence 1: The surgeon carefully dissected the vena obturatoria during the procedure to prevent any blood loss.

Example Sentence 2: The vena obturatoria is a crucial component of the venous drainage system in the pelvic region.

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