Common Iliac Vein

Descriptions of Common Iliac Vein

Common Iliac Vein: formed by the internal and external iliac veins; unites with its fellow from the opposite side of the body to form the inferior vena cava
Source: WordNet 2.1

Summary Information: Common Iliac Vein

Common Iliac Vein: The common iliac vein is a major systemic vein located in the abdominal area. The paired common iliac vein carries deoxygenated blood and carbon dioxide away from the lower extremity and lower abdomen and back toward the heart. Blood flows from the smaller veins in the lower extremity and abdomen, including the external iliac vein and the internal iliac vein, to the common iliac vein. Blood then flows into the inferior vena cava and then into the right atrium of the heart.

Conditions that can afflict the common iliac vein include thrombosis and trauma.

Closely Related Organs: Common Iliac Vein

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Common Iliac Vein:

• External iliac vein
• Internal iliac vein
• Abdomen
• Right atrium of the heart
• Inferior vena cava
• Heart
• Blood
• Venules
• Arteries
• Capillaries
• Circulatory system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Common Iliac Vein

The following conditions are related to the organ: Common Iliac Vein:

• Thrombosis
• Trauma

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Common Iliac Vein

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Common Iliac Vein:

• May have no symptoms
• Enlarged surface veins of the leg
• Swelling of the leg
• Tenderness and warmth of the leg
• Hemorrhage
• Shock
• Low blood pressure
• Death

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Common Iliac Vein: Related Topics

• Iliac Vein
• Iliac
• Vein
• Vein symptoms
• Vein pain

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