How Do You Spell VENAE GASTRICAE BREVES?

1. Venae gastricae breves refers to a set of short veins found within the gastric walls of the stomach. These veins are responsible for draining the blood from the lining of the stomach and carrying it back to the larger veins of the body for circulation. The term "venae" derives from the Latin word for veins, while "gastricae" pertains to the stomach. "Breves" simply translates to short or brief in Latin.

   The venae gastricae breves are arranged in a network throughout the inner lining of the stomach, known as the gastric mucosa. They collect deoxygenated blood and waste products, such as carbon dioxide and other metabolic byproducts, from the gastric mucosa, which carries a significant amount of nutrients absorbed from the digested food.

   The venae gastricae breves ultimately merge and join with the larger veins, such as the gastric veins, splenic veins, or the portal vein, depending on their specific location. Together, these veins form an extensive network that aids in the venous drainage of the stomach. The collected blood then makes its way back to the heart for oxygenation and further distribution to the rest of the body.

   Understanding the role and anatomy of the venae gastricae breves is essential in comprehending the circulatory system of the stomach and its link to overall physiological functions.

2. Short gastric veins, in the wall of the stomach emptying into the coronary vein.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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