middle cardiac vein

lesser cardiac vein

The middle cardiac vein commences at the apex of the heart, ascends in the posterior longitudinal sulcus, and ends in the coronary sinus near its right extremity.

Type Vessel
Latin Name lesser cardiac vein
FMA ID 4713

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the middle cardiac vein?
The middle cardiac vein commences at the apex of the heart, ascends in the posterior longitudinal sulcus, and ends in the coronary sinus near its right extremity.
What is the Latin name for the middle cardiac vein?
The Latin name for the middle cardiac vein is lesser cardiac vein.

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