paraumbilical vein

para-umbilical vein

The small superficial veins that arise from the cutaneous veins, and run from the umbilicus along the round ligament of the liver; these terminate as accessory portal veins in the liver.

Type Vessel
Parent Structure vein of abdomen
Latin Name para-umbilical vein
FMA ID 71591

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the paraumbilical vein?
The small superficial veins that arise from the cutaneous veins, and run from the umbilicus along the round ligament of the liver; these terminate as accessory portal veins in the liver.
What is the Latin name for the paraumbilical vein?
The Latin name for the paraumbilical vein is para-umbilical vein.

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