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