Middle cardiac vein

System Cardiovascular
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Middle cardiac vein

Definition

The middle cardiac vein commences at the apex of the heart, ascends in the posterior longitudinal sulcus, and ends in the coronary sinus near its right extremity.

Also known as lesser cardiac vein, posterior interventricular vein — per UBERON

The Middle cardiac vein is a part of the Cardiovascular.

Also identified as