iliolumbar vein

ilio-lumbar vein

The iliolumbar vein is the vena comitans of the iliolumbar artery. The obturator nerve crosses superficial to it. A single vein is found more commonly than a double vein. It drains vertebral segments four and five. It is closely related to the ascending lumbar vein. [WP,unvetted].

Type Bone
Parent Structure vein
Latin Name ilio-lumbar vein
FMA ID 18902

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the iliolumbar vein?
The iliolumbar vein is the vena comitans of the iliolumbar artery. The obturator nerve crosses superficial to it. A single vein is found more commonly than a double vein. It drains vertebral segments four and five. It is closely related to the ascending lumbar vein. [WP,unvetted].
What is the Latin name for the iliolumbar vein?
The Latin name for the iliolumbar vein is ilio-lumbar vein.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.