vena ileocolica (Meaning)
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vena ileocolica (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 vena ileocolica
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vena ileocolica Sentence Examples
- The vena ileocolica is a short vein that drains blood from the ileum and ascending colon.
- The vena ileocolica joins the superior mesenteric vein to form the portal vein.
- The vena ileocolica is located along the medial border of the ileocolic junction.
- The vena ileocolica is often used as a landmark during abdominal surgery.
- Occlusion of the vena ileocolica can lead to intestinal ischemia and infarction.
- Inflammation of the vena ileocolica can cause abdominal pain and discomfort.
- The vena ileocolica is innervated by the superior mesenteric plexus.
- The vena ileocolica is part of the splanchnic venous system.
- The vena ileocolica is a common site for thrombus formation.
- The vena ileocolica can be visualized using ultrasound or computed tomography.
FAQs About the word vena ileocolica
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 vena ileocolica is a short vein that drains blood from the ileum and ascending colon.
The vena ileocolica joins the superior mesenteric vein to form the portal vein.
The vena ileocolica is located along the medial border of the ileocolic junction.
The vena ileocolica is often used as a landmark during abdominal surgery.
