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vena pulmonalis inferior

vena pulmonalis inferior

9.9
A vein that carries oxygen-rich blood from the lower lobe of a lung to the left side of the heart
  • noun
  • /ˈviːnə pʌlˈmoʊnəlɪs ɪnˈfɪrɚ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena pulmonar inferior
  • The vena pulmonalis inferior returns blood from the lower lobes of each lung to the heart.

Examples

  • During surgery, care must be taken not to damage the vena pulmonalis inferior.

  • The vena pulmonalis inferior carries oxygenated blood from the lungs.

  • A blockage in the vena pulmonalis inferior can result in serious cardiac complications.

  • Both vena pulmonalis inferiors are essential for heart function.

  • The vena pulmonalis inferior returns oxygenated blood from the lower lobes of the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

  • During surgery, care must be taken not to damage the vena pulmonalis inferior, as this could impact blood flow to the heart.

  • A blockage in the vena pulmonalis inferior can lead to serious cardiac complications, emphasizing its importance in the circulatory system.

Synonyms

inferior pulmonary vein
vsvena pulmonalis inferior
  • Specialized
5.7

A vein that carries blood from the lower part of a lung to the left atrium of the heart

notes that the blood returned from lower lobes is oxygenated

Surface Forms

vena pulmonalis inferior singular
vena pulmonalis inferiors plural

Morphology

vena + pulmonalis + inferior

The term is directly compositional: 'vena' (vein) + 'pulmonalis' (pulmonary, pertaining to the lungs) + 'inferior' (lower), so it denotes the lower pulmonary vein. Although the label is technical and Latinized, the meaning is immediately derivable from the constituents and parallels similar anatomical constructions in other languages, making it transparent for a learner who knows the parts.

Etymology

Vena pulmonalis inferior literally names a blood vessel: vena = 'vein', pulmonalis = 'lung', and inferior = 'lower'. It helps you picture a vein carrying oxygen-rich blood from the lower part of the lung back to the heart, which is exactly what this vein does.