Vesical venous plexus

Vesical Venous Plexus

Illustration of the Vesical venous plexus from Gray's Anatomy

The Vesical venous plexus is a network of veins that drains the urinary bladder. It is part of the human circulatory system and plays a crucial role in the removal of waste products from the body.

Anatomy

The vesical venous plexus is located on the inferior surface of the urinary bladder. It is formed by the union of several small veins that originate from the bladder wall. The plexus drains into the internal iliac veins.

Function

The primary function of the vesical venous plexus is to drain deoxygenated blood from the urinary bladder. This blood is then transported to the heart, where it is oxygenated and circulated throughout the body.

Clinical Significance

The vesical venous plexus is clinically significant because it can be a site of varicose veins and hemorrhage. It is also involved in the spread of bladder cancer to other parts of the body.

See Also

• Urinary bladder
• Human circulatory system
• Internal iliac veins