lumbar vein

Introduction

One of 5 veins on each side accompanying the lumbar arteries. Drainsr: posterior body wall & the lumbar vertebral venous plexuses.

Anastomoses

All veins communicate via the ascending lumbar veins

Empties into

• ascending lumbar vein (1st & 2nd)
• inferior vena cava (2nd & 3rd)
• iliolumbar vein (5th)

More general terms

• vein

Additional terms

• ascending lumbar vein
• iliolumbar vein
• inferior vena cava (IVC)