Superior epigastric vein
| Superior epigastric vein | |
|---|---|
diaphragm | |
| Drains to | internal thoracic vein |
| Artery | superior epigastric artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | venae epigastricae superiores |
| TA98 | A12.3.04.019 |
| TA2 | 4787 |
| FMA | 70836 |
| Anatomical terminology] | |
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venae comitantes which accompany either superior epigastric artery before emptying into the internal thoracic vein. They participate in the drainage of the superior surface of the diaphragm
.
Structure
Course
The superior epigastric vein originates from the
internal thoracic vein.[2]: 193 The superior epigastric veins first run between the sternal margin and the costal margin of the diaphragm, then enter the rectus sheath.[3] They run inferiorly, coursing superficially to the fibrous layer forming the posterior leaflet of the rectus sheath, and deep to the rectus abdominis muscle.[4]
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The superior epigastric veins are
Distribution
The superior epigastric veins participate in the drainage of the superior surface of the diaphragm.[3]
Fate
The superior epigastric veins drain into the internal thoracic vein.[6][3]
See also
- Terms for anatomical location
References
- OCLC 1201341621.)
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- ^ ISBN 978-0-323-42878-1.
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- ^ "venae epigastricae superiores". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- PMID 30725841, retrieved August 3, 2022
External links
- Anatomy figure: 35:04-03 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Incisions and the contents of the rectus sheath."
- Atlas image: abdo_wall76 at the University of Michigan Health System - "Venous Drainage of the Anterior Abdominal Wall"
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