Musculophrenic Vein (Noun)
Meaning
Veins that drain the upper abdominal wall and the lower intercostal spaces and the abdomen.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The musculophrenic vein drains the upper abdominal wall and the lower intercostal spaces, playing a crucial role in the circulatory system of the abdomen.
- The musculophrenic vein is formed by the union of the superior epigastric vein and the musculophrenic branches of the internal thoracic vein.
- The musculophrenic vein is one of the key veins that drain the upper abdominal wall and the lower intercostal spaces, ultimately emptying into the internal thoracic vein.
- In some cases, the musculophrenic vein may be used as a landmark for surgical procedures involving the upper abdominal wall and lower intercostal spaces.
- The musculophrenic vein plays a vital role in draining the lower intercostal spaces and the upper abdominal wall, helping to maintain proper blood flow in the abdomen.