Anatomy

Portal Vein

A short thick vein formed by union of the superior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A short thick vein formed by union of the superior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Portal Veins
  • Vein, Portal
  • Veins, Portal

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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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  1. A07w.015w.908w.670w.567w

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WI 720

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Portal Vein. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011169. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011169
  2. Portal Vein. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_vein
  3. Portal Vein. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464543