venae cavae

Meanings

• noun

  Venae cavae are two large veins in the human body that carry deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs and the abdominal organs back to the right atrium of the heart.

  - "The vena cava superior receives blood from the superior vena cava, while the vena cava inferior receives blood from the inferior vena cava."
  - "The walls of the venae cavae are lined with endothelial cells that help maintain the blood flow."

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Variants

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vena cava , vena caval , venae cavae

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Etymology

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The term 'venae cavae' comes from the Latin words 'vena' meaning vein and 'cavae' meaning hollow.

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Trivia

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1. The vena cava superior is shorter than the vena cava inferior.

2. The vena cava inferior is the longest vein in the human body.

3. The venae cavae were first described in detail by the ancient Roman physician Galen.

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1. vena cava superior: The superior vena cava collects deoxygenated blood from the head, neck, upper limbs, and thorax.

2. vena cava inferior: The inferior vena cava collects deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs and the abdominal organs.

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In medical literature and textbooks, the venae cavae are often depicted as important structures in the circulatory system.

How to Memorize "venae cavae"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize the venae cavae, imagine two large tubes carrying blood from the lower body and abdomen towards the heart.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'venae cavae' with the idea of 'two large veins carrying deoxygenated blood to the heart'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Venae Cavae' stands for 'Two Canals of Blood'.

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