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What is the primary function of the inferior vena cava?
What is the primary function of the inferior vena cava?
- To collect oxygenated blood from the lungs
- To return deoxygenated blood from the lower portion of the body to the heart (correct)
- To return deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart
- To supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle
Which veins contribute deoxygenated blood to the inferior vena cava?
Which veins contribute deoxygenated blood to the inferior vena cava?
- Brachial vein, jugular vein, aorta
- Great cardiac vein, median cubital vein, pulmonary vein
- Hepatic vein, subclavian vein, femoral vein
- Iliac, renal, lumbar, and veins of the reproductive organs (correct)
Where does the middle cardiac vein deposit deoxygenated blood?
Where does the middle cardiac vein deposit deoxygenated blood?
- Into the inferior vena cava
- Into the left atrium
- Into the coronary sinus (correct)
- Into the pulmonary artery
What distinguishes the coronary sinus from the inferior and superior vena cava?
What distinguishes the coronary sinus from the inferior and superior vena cava?
What is the origin point of the middle cardiac vein?
What is the origin point of the middle cardiac vein?
Which statement about the coronary sinus is true?
Which statement about the coronary sinus is true?
What type of blood does the middle cardiac vein collect from the right and left ventricle?
What type of blood does the middle cardiac vein collect from the right and left ventricle?
What is the primary function of the superior vena cava?
What is the primary function of the superior vena cava?
Where does the inferior vena cava originate?
Where does the inferior vena cava originate?
How does the inferior vena cava enter the heart?
How does the inferior vena cava enter the heart?
Which statement about the superior vena cava is correct?
Which statement about the superior vena cava is correct?
What anatomical position does the superior vena cava occupy relative to the spine?
What anatomical position does the superior vena cava occupy relative to the spine?
What type of blood do both the superior and inferior vena cava return to the heart?
What type of blood do both the superior and inferior vena cava return to the heart?
From which areas does the superior vena cava collect blood?
From which areas does the superior vena cava collect blood?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the superior and inferior vena cava?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the superior and inferior vena cava?
Study Notes
Superior & Inferior Vena Cava
- The superior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart.
- The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart.
- Both vessels empty into the right atrium of the heart
- The superior vena cava enters the right atrium from above.
- The inferior vena cava enters the right atrium from a posterior and inferior position.
Superior Vena Cava Location
- The superior vena cava originates at the junction of the right and left brachiocephalic veins.
- It travels down toward the heart vertically.
- Located anterior to the spine, posterior to the ribcage, and to the right of the aorta and trachea.
- Protected by the pericardium when it reaches the level of the heart.
- No valve between superior vena cava and the right atrium.
Inferior Vena Cava Location
- The inferior vena cava originates at the L5 vertebrae where the left and right iliac veins converge.
- Travels upward toward the heart.
- Located just anteriorly from the spine and to the right of the aorta.
- Notably longer than the superior vena cava and has a wider diameter.
- Empties into the posterior aspect of the right atrium.
- No valve between the inferior vena cava and the right atrium.
Superior & Inferior Vena Cava Function
- The superior vena cava collects blood from the brachiocephalic veins, jugular veins, azygos veins, and subclavian veins.
- The inferior vena cava collects blood from the iliac, renal, lumbar, and veins of the reproductive organs.
- The inferior vena cava also collects blood from the hepatic vein, which drains the spleen and liver.
Middle Cardiac Vein
- Part of the coronary circulation.
- Collects deoxygenated blood from the right and left ventricle and the ventricular septum.
- Originates at the apex of the heart.
- Travels superiorly through the posterior longitudinal sulcus.
- Deposits deoxygenated blood into the coronary sinus.
Coronary Sinus
- Drains deoxygenated blood from the coronary circulation into the right atrium.
- Collects deoxygenated blood from the great cardiac vein, the middle cardiac vein, and the left marginal vein.
- Located on the backside of the heart, wraps around the posterior side of the coronary sulcus.
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This quiz covers the anatomy and function of the superior and inferior vena cava. Learn how these major veins return deoxygenated blood to the heart and their anatomical locations in relation to other structures. Perfect for students studying human anatomy and physiology.
