Vena Appendicularis (Noun)
Meaning
A vein that accompanies the appendicular artery and empties into the ileocolic vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vena appendicularis is a small vein that drains blood from the appendix into the ileocolic vein.
- In some cases, the vena appendicularis may empty into the superior mesenteric vein instead of the ileocolic vein.
- During laparoscopic appendectomy, the surgeon must carefully ligate the vena appendicularis to prevent bleeding.
- The vena appendicularis is a key landmark in identifying the appendix during surgical procedures.
- In the anatomy of the intestinal blood vessels, the vena appendicularis is often depicted as a small branch of the ileocolic vein.