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Superior vena cava

superior vena cava

(Science: anatomy) The major venous channel draining the thorax and head which ends in the right atrium.


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BIOLOGICAL PACEMAKER-SA NODE

... of the right atrium, near the entrance of the superior vena cava. These cells are modified cardiac myocytes. They possess some ...

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by dipjyoti
Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:03 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: BIOLOGICAL PACEMAKER-SA NODE
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Quick Question

... the right atrium from two major veins: the Superior Vena Cava which brings blood from the upper body and the Inferior Vena ...

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by pdavis68
Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:24 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Quick Question
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Views: 703

Tasks of Blood

... the right atrium from two major veins: the Superior Vena Cava which brings blood from the upper body and the Inferior Vena ...

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by pdavis68
Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:23 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Tasks of Blood
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Views: 825

Transport of carbon dioxide to the lungs

... vessels -> venula -> vein -> vena cava superior/inferior -> right atrium -> right ventricle -> ...

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by victor
Wed Oct 26, 2005 12:59 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Transport of carbon dioxide to the lungs
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