Vena Vertebralis Anterior (Noun)
Meaning
A vein that accompanies the ascending cervical artery and opens into the vertebral vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The anterior vertebral vein merges with the smaller vena vertebralis anterior, which originates from the anterior branches of the vertebral bodies.
- Vena vertebralis anterior is located on the anterior aspect of the vertebral bodies, which drain deep cervical veins.
- These deep veins including vena vertebralis anterior have their specific roles in the cervical spine draining system.
- Usually the largest, vertebral veins merge with the vena vertebralis anterior thereby facilitating drainage from the upper and lower regions of the body.
- In conjunction with vertebral veins, vena vertebralis anterior facilitate venous drainages alongside the anterior aspect of the cervical spine which also assists with the drainage of the vertebral column and some adjacent muscles.