Central vein
Central Vein
The central vein is a significant component of the circulatory system, specifically within the liver. It is responsible for draining blood from the liver's lobules into the hepatic vein.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The central vein is located in the center of a classic liver lobule. It receives blood from the hepatic sinusoids, which are small blood vessels that lead to the central vein. The central vein then drains into the hepatic vein, which eventually leads to the inferior vena cava.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the central vein is to drain deoxygenated blood from the liver and transport it back to the heart. This process is crucial for the body's metabolic functions and the detoxification processes that the liver performs.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Understanding the structure and function of the central vein is essential in diagnosing and treating liver diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatitis. It can also be significant in the study of liver transplantation and liver cancer.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- Central Vein at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
 | This anatomy article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
