6 Questions
Which vein is larger, the inferior vena cava or the superior vena cava?
The inferior vena cava
Where does the inferior vena cava open into?
The right atrium
What does the inferior vena cava return blood to the heart from?
The lower half of the body
Which vein is larger, the inferior vena cava or the superior vena cava?
Inferior vena cava
What is the function of the rudimentary valve in the inferior vena cava?
It does not have a function
Which veins are tributaries of the inferior vena cava?
All of the above
Study Notes
Venae Cavae Comparison
- The inferior vena cava is larger than the superior vena cava.
Inferior Vena Cava Anatomy
- The inferior vena cava opens into the right atrium of the heart.
Blood Return Pathway
- The inferior vena cava returns blood to the heart from the lower body, including the abdomen and lower limbs.
Rudimentary Valve Function
- The rudimentary valve in the inferior vena cava prevents backflow of blood into the lower body.
Tributaries of the Inferior Vena Cava
- The inferior vena cava receives blood from the common iliac, lumbar, and hepatic veins, among others.
Test your knowledge of the Inferior Vena Cava and its important anatomical features with this informative quiz. Learn about its size, location, tributaries, and function in returning blood to the heart.
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