Intervertebral Vein (Noun)
Meaning
One of several veins accompanying spinal nerves.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The intervertebral vein is a small vessel that accompanies the spinal nerve through the intervertebral foramen.
- The intervertebral veins are part of the venous system that drains the spinal cord and surrounding structures.
- Each intervertebral vein is formed by the union of the anterior and posterior radicular veins.
- The intervertebral vein exits the spinal canal through the intervertebral foramen, along with the spinal nerve.
- The intervertebral veins ultimately drain into the ascending lumbar veins or the azygos system.