Suprarenal veins
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Vein: Suprarenal veins
The anterior surfaces of the kidneys, showing the areas of contact of neighboring viscera.
Latin vv. suprarenales
Drains from adrenal gland
The Suprarenal veins are two in number:
the right ends in the inferior vena cava. the left ends in the left renal or left inferior phrenic vein.
They receive blood from the adrenal glands and will sometimes form anastomoses with the inferior phrenic veins.
[edit] Additional images
Diagram showing completion of development of the parietal veins.
Suprarenal glands viewed from the front.
Suprarenal glands viewed from behind.
[edit] External links
SUNY Labs 40:04-0104 - "Posterior Abdominal Wall: Blood Supply to the Suprarenal Glands" Left suprarenal vein at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
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