vena

Meanings

• noun

  A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium of the heart.

  - "The vena cava is the largest vein in the human body."
  - "The heart pumps blood through the vena cava to the lungs."

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Variants

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vena , venae , vena cava , vena caval , venae cavae , superior vena cava , superior vena cavas

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Etymology

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From Latin vēna, 'vein' or 'vessel'.

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Trivia

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1. The vena cava is the longest vein in the human body.

2. The vena cava is the only vein that enters the right atrium of the heart.

3. The vena cava is also known as the 'caval vein'.

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Related Concepts

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1. venous system: The part of the circulatory system that carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart.

2. vein: A vessel that carries blood or lymph.

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Culture

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In medicine, the vena cava is a significant term and is often discussed in anatomical and physiological contexts.

How to Memorize "vena"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large vein carrying blood from various parts of the body to the heart.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'vena cava' with the idea of a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood to the heart.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Vena Carries Venomous Blood' to memorize the term 'vena cava'.

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