intervertebral vein

A vein that drains blood from the vertebral column and intervertebral discs. In the neck, it is tributary of into the vertebral veins. In the thorax, it is tributary of the posterior intercostal veins. In the lumbar and sacral regions, it is tributary of the lumbar and lateral sacral veins

Type Bone
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure vein
FMA ID 76736

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the intervertebral vein?
A vein that drains blood from the vertebral column and intervertebral discs. In the neck, it is tributary of into the vertebral veins. In the thorax, it is tributary of the posterior intercostal veins. In the lumbar and sacral regions, it is tributary of the lumbar and lateral sacral veins
What body system is the intervertebral vein part of?
The intervertebral vein is part of the Nervous.

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