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Eustachian valve
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The valve of the inferior vena cava (eustachian valve, valvulae venae cavae inferioris) is the valve at the distal end of the inferior vena cava. It passes blood from the lower extremities into the right atrium.
External links
External links
- Template:EMedicineDictionary
- Template:UMichAtlas – “Right atrium, internal structure, anterior view”
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