Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vena-cavae
Noun
ˈvɛnˌeɪ ˈkeɪ.vi
Definition
The plural form of vena cava, referring to the two large veins that carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.
Examples
- The superior vena cava collects blood from the upper half of the body.
- The inferior vena cava brings blood from the lower half of the body.
Meaning
Venae cavae are critical components of the circulatory system, responsible for transporting the blood that is low in oxygen from the systemic circulation back to the right atrium of the heart.
Synonyms
- venae cavae (plural)
- caval veins
