Superior Vena Cava (Noun)
Meaning
Receives blood from the head and arms and chest and empties into the right atrium of the heart; formed from the azygos and both brachiocephalic veins.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The superior vena cava is the main vein that receives blood from the head and arms and chest and empties into the right atrium of the heart.
- It plays a vital role in returning deoxygenated blood from the upper part of the body to the heart through the superior vena cava.
- Blood from the azygos and both brachiocephalic veins converges to form the superior vena cava.
- In medical procedures, locating the superior vena cava is crucial as it directly empties into the right atrium of the heart.
- An obstruction in the superior vena cava can lead to severe health complications, as it blocks blood flow from the upper body to the heart.