Arcuate vein
Blood vessel
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The arcuate vein is a vessel of the renal circulation. It is located at the border of the renal cortex and renal medulla.[citation needed] Arcuate veins pass around the renal pyramids at the border between the renal cortex and renal medulla in an arch shape.[1] Arcuate veins receive blood from cortical radiate veins, and in turn deliver blood into the arcuate veins.[2]
SourceInterlobular veins and straight venules
Drains toInterlobar vein
LatinVenae arcuatae renis (plural)
| Arcuate vein | |
|---|---|
Diagram of kidney, with arcuate veins being the blue-colored vessels among the "Arcuate blood vessels" labeled at top right. | |
| Details | |
| Source | Interlobular veins and straight venules |
| Drains to | Interlobar vein |
| Artery | Arcuate artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Venae arcuatae renis (plural) |
| TA98 | A08.1.04.003 |
| FMA | 71632 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
