ileocolic vein (Meaning)
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ileocolic vein (n)
a vein that drains the end of the ileum and the appendix and the cecum and the lower part of the ascending colon
Synonyms & Antonyms of ileocolic vein
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
ileocolic vein Sentence Examples
- The ileocolic vein is a tributary of the superior mesenteric vein.
- It drains blood from the ileum and ascending colon.
- The ileocolic vein runs along the mesenteric border of the ileum.
- It is accompanied by the ileocolic artery.
- The ileocolic vein is located between the first and second jejunal branches of the superior mesenteric artery.
- It receives tributaries from the vasa recta of the ascending colon.
- The ileocolic vein is a major source of blood to the liver.
- Thrombosis of the ileocolic vein can lead to mesenteric ischemia.
- The ileocolic vein is commonly used for catheterization of the portal venous system.
- The ileocolic vein is an important landmark in abdominal surgery.
FAQs About the word ileocolic vein
a vein that drains the end of the ileum and the appendix and the cecum and the lower part of the ascending colon
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ileocolic vein is a tributary of the superior mesenteric vein.
It drains blood from the ileum and ascending colon.
The ileocolic vein runs along the mesenteric border of the ileum.
It is accompanied by the ileocolic artery.
