intervertebral vein
Noun: A small vein that drains blood from the vertebral column and the tissues surrounding the spinal cord. It is one of several veins that accompany the spinal nerves through the intervertebral foramina (the openings between adjacent vertebrae).
The term "intervertebral vein" is used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe a specific component of the venous system related to the spine. * The intervertebral vein is part of the network that returns deoxygenated blood from the spinal structures. * Surgeons must be cautious of the intervertebral veins during spinal procedures to avoid excessive bleeding.
- The contrast agent highlighted the network of on the MRI scan.
- Compression of an can sometimes contribute to localized swelling.
- These small vessels, including the , connect the internal and external vertebral venous plexuses.
- Clinical Context: In diagnostic imaging, the patency (openness) of the can be assessed to rule out vascular abnormalities or thromboses (clots) affecting spinal circulation.
- Intervertebral veins (plural): The collective term for these vessels.
- Spinal veins: A broader category that includes the intervertebral veins as well as other veins like the anterior and posterior spinal veins.
- Vertebral venous plexus: A complex network of veins surrounding the vertebral column, into which the intervertebral veins drain.
- Vena intervertebralis (the formal Latin anatomical term).
The "intervertebral vein" is defined strictly by its anatomical location and function. It is not used metaphorically or in non-scientific contexts. Its primary role is in the venous drainage of the spine.
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one of several veins accompanying spinal nerves
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