The left colic vein drains the
descending colon. It is a tributary of the
inferior mesenteric vein
In human anatomy, the inferior mesenteric vein (IMV) is a blood vessel that drains blood from the large intestine. It usually terminates when reaching the splenic vein, which goes on to form the portal vein with the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) ...
, and follows the path of its corresponding artery, the
left colic artery.
Branches
* Ascending branch
* Descending branch
References
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Veins of the torso
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