Inferior laryngeal vein

Inferior laryngeal vein is a vein that drains the larynx and is a tributary of the thyroid vein. It is also known as the lower laryngeal vein.

Etymology

The term "inferior" is derived from the Latin word "inferus" which means "lower". "Laryngeal" is derived from the Greek word "larynx" which means "throat". The term "vein" is derived from the Latin word "vena" which means "blood vessel".

Anatomy

The inferior laryngeal vein originates from the larynx, a part of the throat that houses the vocal cords. It drains the larynx and is a tributary of the thyroid vein, which is a part of the venous system that returns deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.

Function

The primary function of the inferior laryngeal vein is to drain deoxygenated blood from the larynx and return it to the heart via the thyroid vein. This is an essential part of the body's circulatory system, which is responsible for transporting blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body.

Related Terms

• Larynx: The part of the throat that houses the vocal cords.
• Thyroid vein: A vein that drains blood from the thyroid gland and larynx.
• Venous system: The part of the circulatory system that returns deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.

See Also

• Superior laryngeal vein
• Laryngeal arteries
• Laryngeal nerves

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