Vena Trachealis (Noun)
Meaning
Several small veins from the trachea.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Several small veins from the trachea form the vena trachealis which eventually drains into the inferior thyroid veins.
- The vena trachealis is the main venous drainage pathway for the trachea and receives blood from several small veins within it.
- Tiny blood vessels including the vena trachealis are seen surrounding the tracheal cartilages.
- Blood from the walls of the trachea is collected by the vena trachealis which helps in the removal of waste products from this area.
- In the case of patients with abnormal tracheal anatomy, surgeons have to be particularly careful not to damage the vena trachealis to prevent unnecessary bleeding.