venae portae

Meanings

• noun phrase

  The gateway veins of the liver, specifically the portal vein and its branches.

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Variants

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vena cava , vena caval , venae cavae

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Etymology

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In Latin, 'venae portae' means 'gateway veins'.

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Trivia

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1. The 'Vena Cava' and 'Vena Portae' are the two largest veins in the human body.

2. The 'Vena Cava' carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart, while the 'Vena Portae' bring oxygenated blood to the liver.

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1. portal vein: The largest vein that brings blood from the intestines and spleen to the liver.

2. hepatic portal system: The circulatory system that carries blood from the intestines and spleen to the liver.

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Culture

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In Roman mythology, the 'Venae Portae' were believed to be the gates through which the souls of the deceased entered the underworld. This concept is depicted in several works of art and literature.

How to Memorize "venae portae"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large gateway with two veins, the portal vein and the hepatic vein, leading to the liver.

2. associate
   

   - Remember that 'venae portae' are the gateway veins to the liver.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Think of the phrase 'gateway veins' to remember the meaning of 'venae portae'.

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