Anterior cardinal vein
Anterior Cardinal Vein
The anterior cardinal vein is a significant component of the embryonic cardiovascular system. It is one of the three paired cardinal veins, the others being the posterior cardinal vein and the common cardinal vein. These veins are responsible for draining the blood from the embryo's body during the early stages of development.
Development[edit | edit source]
The anterior cardinal vein develops from the angioblastic cords in the mesoderm, which later form the endothelium. It drains the cranial part of the embryo, including the developing brain and the cranial part of the body wall.
Function[edit | edit source]
The anterior cardinal vein carries deoxygenated blood from the upper part of the body to the heart. It is a precursor to the internal jugular vein and the brachiocephalic vein in the adult circulatory system.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Understanding the development and function of the anterior cardinal vein is crucial in diagnosing and treating certain cardiovascular disorders, such as congenital heart defects and vascular malformations.
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References[edit | edit source]
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