vena iliaca (Meaning)
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vena iliaca (n)
one of three veins draining the pelvic area
Synonyms & Antonyms of vena iliaca
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vena iliaca Sentence Examples
- The common iliac vein (vena iliaca communis) conveys deoxygenated blood from the lower extremities to the heart.
- The external iliac vein (vena iliaca externa) receives blood from the lateral part of the pelvis and lower limb.
- The internal iliac vein (vena iliaca interna) drains blood from the lower part of the pelvis.
- The common iliac veins merge to form the inferior vena cava, which carries blood back to the heart from the lower body.
- Thrombosis of the iliac veins (vena iliaca thrombosis) can lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
- The left common iliac vein crosses over the right common iliac artery to become the superior vena cava.
- The iliac veins are surrounded by lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, which play a role in the immune system.
- The diameter of the iliac veins increases with age and obesity.
- Varicose veins in the pelvis can be caused by dilation of the iliac veins.
- Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT scan) is commonly used to visualize the iliac veins and diagnose abnormalities such as strictures or occlusions.
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one of three veins draining the pelvic area
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The common iliac vein (vena iliaca communis) conveys deoxygenated blood from the lower extremities to the heart.
The external iliac vein (vena iliaca externa) receives blood from the lateral part of the pelvis and lower limb.
The internal iliac vein (vena iliaca interna) drains blood from the lower part of the pelvis.
The common iliac veins merge to form the inferior vena cava, which carries blood back to the heart from the lower body.
