Thoracic part of inferior vena cava
Pars thoracica venae cavae inferioris
- Latin synonym: Segmentum thoracicum venae cavae inferioris
- Synonym: Thoracic segment of inferior vena cava
Definition
The thoracic part of inferior cavat is the small portion located between the hepatic veins and the right atrium.
References
Various Congenital Anomalies of the Inferior Vena Cava: Review of Cross-Sectional Imaging Findings and Report of a New Variant.Kim SS, Shin HC, Hwang JA, et al.Abdominal Radiology (New York). 2018;43(8):2130-2149. doi:10.1007/s00261-017-1430-y.
