Middle colic vein

System Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT 9018004

Middle colic vein

Definition

The middle colic vein drains the transverse colon. It is a tributary of the superior mesenteric vein, and follows the path of its corresponding artery, the middle colic artery. [WP,unvetted].

Also known as vena colica media (intermedia) — per UBERON

The Middle colic vein is a part of the Cardiovascular.

Also identified as