The inferior vena cava is also referred to as the posterior vena cava. It’s the largest vein in the human body. The inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart.
The inferior vena cava (IVC) is the principal conduit for venous return from the lower body. Congenital anomalies of the IVC arise from perturbations in embryological development, leading to ...