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Which vein is larger, the inferior vena cava or the superior vena cava?
Which vein is larger, the inferior vena cava or the superior vena cava?
- The superior vena cava
- It is not mentioned in the text
- Both veins are the same size
- The inferior vena cava (correct)
Where does the inferior vena cava open into?
Where does the inferior vena cava open into?
- The right ventricle
- The left ventricle
- The right atrium (correct)
- The left atrium
What does the inferior vena cava return blood to the heart from?
What does the inferior vena cava return blood to the heart from?
- It is not mentioned in the text
- Both the upper and lower halves of the body
- The upper half of the body
- The lower half of the body (correct)
Which vein is larger, the inferior vena cava or the superior vena cava?
Which vein is larger, the inferior vena cava or the superior vena cava?
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What is the function of the rudimentary valve in the inferior vena cava?
What is the function of the rudimentary valve in the inferior vena cava?
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Which veins are tributaries of the inferior vena cava?
Which veins are tributaries of the inferior vena cava?
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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.
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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.
