Middle colic vein
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Middle colic vein | |
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Details | |
Drains from | transverse colon |
Drains to | superior mesenteric vein |
Artery | middle colic artery |
Identifiers | |
Latin | vena colica media |
TA98 | A12.3.12.027 |
TA2 | 5122 |
FMA | 15406 |
Anatomical terminology |
The middle colic vein drains the transverse colon. It is a tributary of the superior mesenteric vein, and follows the path of its corresponding artery, the middle colic artery.
Categories:
- Veins of the torso
- Cardiovascular system stubs