inferior vena cava (in humans)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/inferior_vena_cava_(in_humans)
GPTKB entity
Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:artery
gptkbp:adjacentTo gptkb:abdominal_aorta
gptkbp:carries deoxygenated blood
gptkbp:crosses diaphragm
gptkbp:diameter about 2 cm
gptkbp:drainedBy lower body
gptkbp:emptiesInto right atrium
gptkbp:FMA_ID 10951
gptkbp:formedBy gptkb:left_common_iliac_vein
gptkb:right_common_iliac_vein
gptkbp:function returns blood from lower limbs, pelvis, and abdomen to the heart
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label inferior vena cava (in humans)
gptkbp:length about 22 cm
gptkbp:location abdomen
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D014684
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:human_circulatory_system
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:vena_cava_inferior
gptkbp:significance gptkb:inferior_vena_cava_filter
congenital anomalies
deep vein thrombosis
gptkbp:supplies right atrium
gptkbp:TA2 4371
gptkbp:TA98 A12.3.08.001
gptkbp:tributaryOf gptkb:inferior_phrenic_veins
gptkb:lumbar_veins
gptkb:renal_veins
gptkb:right_gonadal_vein
gptkb:right_suprarenal_vein
hepatic veins
middle sacral vein
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Caudal_vena_cava
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8