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Inferior Vena Cava: Road For Blood To The Heart

Inferior Vena Cava: Road For Blood To The Heart:

The inferior vena cava, abbreviated as IVC, is alternatively known as posterior vena cava. The inferior vena cava is a large vein that enters the right atrium of the heart. It is one of the most significant veins in the human body tasked with transporting or carrying deoxygenated blood from the entire lower part of the body. In other words,... Read full guide »