Quick Facts
Origin: Along the surface of the jejunum.
Course: Travels superiorly towards the superior mesenteric vein.
Tributaries: Straight veins of jejunum.
Drainage: Jejunum and the mesentery.
Origin
The jejunal veins originate on the surface of the jejunum as short, straight veins.
Course
The jejunal veins begin as straight veins, which then form small loops within the mesentery.
Tributaries
The jejunal veins receive the straight veins of the jejunum.
Structures Drained
The jejunal veins drain the jejunum and the mesentery.
