Superior Vena Cava

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:artery
gptkbp:adjacentTo trachea
ascending aorta
right pulmonary artery
gptkbp:bloodSupply right atrium
gptkbp:carries deoxygenated blood
gptkbp:drainedBy upper body
gptkbp:emptiesInto right atrium
gptkbp:formedBy gptkb:left_brachiocephalic_vein
right brachiocephalic vein
gptkbp:hasValve no
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Superior Vena Cava
gptkbp:length about 7 cm
gptkbp:location superior mediastinum
gptkbp:partOf circulatory system
gptkbp:receivesBloodFrom head
neck
thorax
upper limbs
gptkbp:scientificName vena cava superior
gptkbp:significance gptkb:superior_vena_cava_syndrome
gptkbp:tributaryOf azygos vein
esophageal veins
mediastinal veins
pericardial veins
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SVC
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6