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vena intercostalis

vena intercostalis

9.9
A vein between the ribs that carries blood from the chest wall
  • noun
  • /ˈviːnə ˌɪntərˈkoʊstəlɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena intercostalis
  • The surgeon identified the vena intercostalis during the procedure to prevent accidental bleeding.

Examples

  • Multiple vena intercostalis are found running parallel to the intercostal arteries.

  • A blockage in the vena intercostalis can lead to impaired drainage of the chest wall.

  • The vena intercostalis is crucial for draining blood from the rib spaces.

  • Several vena intercostales are located between the ribs.

  • The surgeon identified the vena intercostalis during the procedure to prevent accidental bleeding.

  • Multiple vena intercostalis are found running parallel to the intercostal arteries.

  • Several vena intercostales are located between the ribs.

Synonyms

intercostal vein
vsvena intercostalis
  • Specialized
8.2

A small blood vessel between the ribs that carries blood to the heart

is the more technical anatomical name for the same draining veins

Surface Forms

vena intercostalis singular
vena intercostales plural

Morphology

vena + intercostalis

The compound literally combines 'vena' (vein) with 'intercostalis' (between the ribs), so its meaning 'intercostal vein' — a vein draining the intercostal spaces — is directly derivable from the constituents. Although it is a medical/Latin-form term, the compositional structure is transparent and parallels exist in many languages, so a learner who knows the parts would understand it.

Etymology

Vena intercostalis comes from Latin and literally means 'vein between the ribs', where vena is 'vein' and intercostalis is 'between the ribs'. It refers to the small veins that run in the spaces between the ribs and 'drain' blood from the chest wall, so the name directly explains the meaning.