Uterine vein

Uterine vein
Vessels of the uterus and its appendages, rear view.
Details
Drains fromUterus
SourceUterine venous plexus
Drains toInternal iliac vein
ArteryUterine artery
Identifiers
Latinvena uterina
(plural: venae uterinae)
TA98A12.3.10.015F
TA25046
FMA75394
Anatomical terminology

The uterine vein is a vein of the uterus. It is found in the cardinal ligament. It drains into the internal iliac vein. It follows a similar course to the uterine artery. It helps to drain blood from the uterus, and removes waste from blood in the placenta during pregnancy.


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