superior mesenteric vein

upper mesenteric vein

In anatomy, the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) is a blood vessel that drains blood from the small intestine. At its termination behind the neck of the pancreas, the SMV combines with the splenic vein to form the hepatic portal vein. The SMV lies to the right of the similarly named artery, the superior mesenteric artery, which originates from the abdominal aorta. [WP,unvetted].

Type Vessel
Système corporel Cardiovascular
Structure parente mesenteric vein
Nom latin upper mesenteric vein
FMA ID 14332

Questions fréquentes

What is the superior mesenteric vein?
In anatomy, the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) is a blood vessel that drains blood from the small intestine. At its termination behind the neck of the pancreas, the SMV combines with the splenic vein to form the hepatic portal vein. The SMV lies to the right of the similarly named artery, the superi
What body system is the superior mesenteric vein part of?
The superior mesenteric vein is part of the Cardiovascular.
What is the Latin name for the superior mesenteric vein?
The Latin name for the superior mesenteric vein is upper mesenteric vein.

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