The small cardiac vein, also known as the right coronary vein,[1] is a coronary vein that drains parts of the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart.[2] Despite its size, it is one of the major drainage vessels for the heart.[3]
Small cardiac vein | |
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Details | |
Drains to | Coronary sinus |
Identifiers | |
Latin | venae cardiacae minimae, vena cordis parva |
TA98 | A12.3.01.010 |
TA2 | 4166 |
FMA | 4714 |
Anatomical terminology [edit on Wikidata] |
The small cardiac vein runs in the coronary sulcus between the right atrium and right ventricle, and opens into the right extremity of the coronary sinus.[1][2]
The small cardiac vein receives blood from the posterior portion of the right atrium and ventricle.[2]
The small cardiac vein may empty into the coronary sinus, right atrium, or middle cardiac vein. It may be absent.[4]
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 642 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)