Inferior vein of left ventricle
Vena inferior ventriculi sinistri
- Latin synonym: Vena posterior ventriculi sinistri
- Synonym: Posterior vein of left ventricle
- Related terms: Posterior vein of left ventricle
Definition
The inferior vein of left ventricle (Posterior vein of the left ventricle) is a tributary of the coronary sinus that drains the lateral and inferior portions of the left ventricle. It is present in approximately 95% of individuals, it courses along the lateral inferior aspect of the left ventricle and typically drains into the great cardiac vein (70%) or directly into the coronary sinus (15%).
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