vena intercostalis (Meaning)
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vena intercostalis (n)
several veins draining the intercostal spaces of the rib cage
Synonyms & Antonyms of vena intercostalis
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vena intercostalis Sentence Examples
- The vena intercostalis drains blood from the posterior intercostal spaces into the azygos vein.
- The vena intercostalis superior connects to the vena cava superior.
- The vena intercostalis posterior carries blood from the spinal cord.
- The vena intercostalis anterior runs parallel to the intercostal artery.
- The vena intercostalis helps regulate blood flow to the thoracic wall.
- Damage to the vena intercostalis can lead to venous insufficiency.
- The vena intercostalis is often used to monitor central venous pressure.
- Intercostal neuralgia can sometimes irritate the vena intercostalis.
- The vena intercostalis can be visualized during a thoracic ultrasound.
- The vena intercostalis plays a role in the development of esophageal varices.
FAQs About the word vena intercostalis
several veins draining the intercostal spaces of the rib cage
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The vena intercostalis drains blood from the posterior intercostal spaces into the azygos vein.
The vena intercostalis superior connects to the vena cava superior.
The vena intercostalis posterior carries blood from the spinal cord.
The vena intercostalis anterior runs parallel to the intercostal artery.
