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vena cava |
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vena cavaEither of two major veins that deliver oxygen-depleted blood to the right side of the heart. The superior vena cava drains the upper body, and the inferior vena cava drains the lower body. See also cardiovascular system, circulation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The right heart is comprised of the right atrium that receives the oxygen poor blood that has circulated throughout the body and is returning to the heart via the venae cavae. |
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