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Superior Vena Cava

Published on Nov 27, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SUPERIOR VENA CAVA

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Definition:
(Noun) A large vein formed by the union of the two brachiocephalic veins and the azygos vein that receives blood from the head, neck, upper limbs, and chest, and empties into the right atrium of the heart.

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Which Means:
A large vein which return used blood from your head, neck and upper limbs to your heart.

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SUPERIOR

higher, above
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VEN(A)

vein, pulse
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CAV(A)

hollow, empty

Etymology Definition
Higher vein hollow.

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MORE WORDS

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  • Venation- Arrangement of veins
  • Venous- Relating to or of the nature of veins
  • Cavity- A hollow space withn the body

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