Anatomy

Venous Valves

Flaps within the VEINS that allow the blood to flow only in one direction. They are usually in the medium size veins that carry blood to the heart against gravity.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Flaps within the VEINS that allow the blood to flow only in one direction. They are usually in the medium size veins that carry blood to the heart against gravity.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Valve, Venous
  • Valves, Venous
  • Venous Valve

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific vein term if pertinent

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History Note

2009

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  1. A07w.015w.908w.950

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Venous Valves. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055422. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055422
  2. Venous Valves. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11663654