Left colic vein

Left colic vein

Infobox Vein
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Latin = vena colica sinistra
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Caption = Portal vein and tributaries. (Left colic vein visible but not labeled.)


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DrainsFrom = transverse colon
DrainsTo = inferior mesenteric vein
Artery = left colic artery
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DorlandsPre = v_05
DorlandsSuf = 12849975
The left colic vein drains the descending colon. It is a tributary of the inferior mesenteric vein, and follows the path of its corresponding artery, the left colic artery.

Branches

* Ascending branch
* Descending branch


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