Lumbar Veins
The
lumbar veins are illustrated in this diagram. The lumbar veins run along the posterior abdominal wall and drain into the
inferior vena cava. In addition some lumbar veins drain into the
iliolumbar vein, and into
ascending lumbar veins. There are several veins which drain into the inferior vena cava. The inferior cava is formed from the union of the
common iliac veins, which receive blood from the pelvis and lower limbs. Draining directly into the inferior vena cava, are the following veins:
- Lumbar veins
- Right gonadal veins (ovarian/testicular)
- Renal veins
- Right suprarenal vein
- Inferior phrenic veins
- Hepatic veins
Learn more about the
veins of the body in this anatomy tutorial
