Vena Cavae

Summary Information: Vena Cavae

Vena Cavae: The vena cavae are two of the great vessels and the largest veins in the body. The vena cavae are the inferior vena cava and the superior vena cavae. The function of the vena cavae is to carry deoxygenated blood from the smaller veins back into the heart. The vena cavae transport blood into the right atrium of the heart. Conditions that afflict the vena cavae include trauma, congenital heart defects, and transposition of the great vessels.

Closely Related Organs: Vena Cavae

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Vena Cavae:

• Heart
• Portal vein
• Subclavian vein
• Internal jugular vein
• External jugular vein
• Common iliac veins
• Arteries
• Veins
• Cardiovascular system
• Cardiopulmonary system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Vena Cavae

The following conditions are related to the organ: Vena Cavae:

• Trauma
• Congenital heart defects
• Transposition of the great vessels

Sub Parts: Vena Cavae

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Vena Cavae:

• Inferior vena cave
• Superior vena cava

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Vena Cavae

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Vena Cavae:

• Chest pain
• Back pain
• Hypotension
• Shock
• Absent pulses
• Fatigue

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Vena Cavae: Related Topics

• Vena

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