Quick Facts
Origin: Anterior right branch of the hepatic portal vein.
Course: Travels inferiorly to enter the segment V of the liver.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Segment V of liver.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The segment V vein originates from the terminal end of the anterior right branch of the hepatic portal vein where it bifurcates into the segment V and the segment VIII veins.
Course
The segment V vein travels inferior to enter segment V of the liver.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The segment V vein supplies nutrient-rich venous blood from the digestive tract to segment V of the liver.
List of Clinical Correlates
- Hepatic resection
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