paraumbilical (Sappy) vein

Introduction

Several small veins.

Course

along the round ligament of liver

Tributaries

cutaneous veins about the umbilicus

Empties into

veins terminate as accessory portal vein These veins constitute a portocaval anastomosis & are subject to varicosity during portal hypertension.

More general terms

• embryonic vein

Additional terms

• caput medussae (Medusa head)