Venae Esophageae (Noun)
Meaning
Small veins from the esophagus emptying into the brachiocephalic vein or the azygos veins.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The venae esophageae are a group of small veins that play a significant role in the drainage of the esophagus into the systemic circulation through various connections with the larger veins.
- Venae esophageae, also known as esophageal veins, act as an interface for the blood return from the esophageal tissue into the nearby large venous trunks like the azygos system.
- The upper portion of the esophagus drains blood into the brachiocephalic vein via its esophageal branches referred to as venae esophageae.
- Blood return from the body of the esophagus is ensured by a network of small venae esophageae draining into the systemic venous pathways through the brachiocephalic or azygos veins accordingly.
- Anatomically distinct due to the high variability, venae esophageae vary significantly from one person to another and their efficient functioning plays a key role in the hemostasis and clinical balance of upper esophageal parts.