Vena Hepatica (Noun)
Meaning
A vein that drains the liver; empties into the vena cava.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vena hepatica is a vital blood vessel that plays a crucial role in the liver's detoxification process.
- The vena hepatica is responsible for draining the liver and emptying its contents into the vena cava.
- During liver surgery, the vena hepatica is carefully ligated to prevent excessive bleeding.
- The vena hepatica is a short but important vein that connects the liver to the vena cava.
- Anatomists study the vena hepatica to understand the complex network of blood vessels that supply and drain the liver.