Hypogastric Vein (Noun)
Meaning
A vein that unites with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The hypogastric vein is a structure in the pelvic region that accepts blood from the pelvic viscera and walls.
- The hypogastric vein unites with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein.
- Branches of the hypogastric vein provide the blood supply to the pelvic organs and reproductive structures.
- A network of veins including the hypogastric vein drains the pelvic region.
- There is one hypogastric vein on each side of the body that accompanies the internal iliac artery and terminates in a common iliac vein.