Groove for caudal vena cava
Sulcus venae cavae caudalis
Definition
The caudal vena cava groove is a deep anatomical impression located on the medial surface of the right lung, specifically at the level of the accessory lobe. This structure allows the caudal vena cava to pass through the mediastinum before it empties into the right atrium.
References
König HE, Liebich HG. Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Mammals: Textbook and Colour Atlas. 7th ed. Stuttgart: Thieme; 2020.
Dyce KM, Sack WO, Wensing CJG. Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy. 5th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier; 2017.
Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria (NAV). 6th ed. Hannover: Editorial Committee, World Association of Veterinary Anatomists; 2017.
