anterior vertebral vein

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Noun anterior vertebral vein has 1 sense

anterior vertebral vein, vena vertebralis anterior - a vein that accompanies the ascending cervical artery and opens into the vertebral vein
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Term: Anterior Vertebral Vein

Description: The anterior vertebral vein refers to a vessel that is part of the vertebral venous plexus located in the front portion of the vertebral column. It runs parallel to the anterior spinal artery and aids in the drainage of blood from the spinal cord and surrounding structures.

Senses:

Medical: In anatomy, the anterior vertebral vein is one of the major veins responsible for the venous drainage of the spinal cord.

Sample Sentences:

The anterior vertebral vein serves as an important pathway for blood drainage from the spinal cord.
Due to its close proximity to the anterior spinal artery, damage to the anterior vertebral vein can lead to potential complications.

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