Where does the superior vena cava carry blood to?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the role of the superior vena cava in the circulatory system, specifically where it carries blood. It is interested in the anatomical pathway and function of this vein.
Answer
right atrium
The final answer is the right atrium
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the right atrium
More Information
The superior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the right atrium of the heart.
Sources
- The Superior Vena Cava - TeachMeAnatomy - teachmeanatomy.info
- Superior & Inferior Vena Cava | Definitions, Functions & Location - study.com
- How Blood Flows Through the Heart & Body - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
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