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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:artery
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gptkbp:adjacentTo
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gptkb:abdominal_aorta
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs
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gptkb:inferior_vena_cava
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gptkbp:bloodSupply
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right atrium
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gptkbp:diameter
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about 2-3 cm
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gptkbp:drainedBy
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right atrium
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gptkbp:embryologicalOrigin
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gptkb:posterior_cardinal_veins
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gptkbp:excludes
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valves (except at entry of right atrium)
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gptkbp:formedBy
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union of left and right common iliac veins
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gptkbp:function
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returns deoxygenated blood from lower body to heart
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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vena cava inferior
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gptkbp:length
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about 22-24 cm
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gptkbp:location
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abdomen
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gptkbp:partOf
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gptkb:systemic_circulation
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gptkbp:passesThrough
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gptkb:caval_opening_of_diaphragm
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gptkbp:presentIn
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humans
mammals
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gptkbp:scientificName
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gptkb:vena_cava_inferior
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gptkbp:significance
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can be affected by thrombosis
can be compressed in pregnancy
site for placement of IVC filters
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gptkbp:tributaryOf
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gptkb:inferior_phrenic_veins
gptkb:lumbar_veins
gptkb:renal_veins
gptkb:right_gonadal_vein
gptkb:right_suprarenal_vein
hepatic veins
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gptkbp:vertebralLevel
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gptkb:T8_(diaphragmatic_opening)
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Inferior_vena_cava
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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