Quick Facts
The arcuate veins are a series of complete arches across the bases of the renal pyramids; they are formed by union of the interlobular veins and the venulae rectae, and drain into the interlobar veins (Dorland, 2011).
Related parts of the anatomy
Structure and/or Key Features
The arcuate veins receive blood from the interlobular veins and straight arterioles. The arcuate veins correspond to arcuate arteries and travel in an arc between the medulla and the cortex. They end by draining into interlobar veins.
Function
Arcuate veins are responsible for the collection of blood that has circulated the kidneys.
References
Dorland, W. (2011) Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary. 32nd edn. Philadelphia, USA: Elsevier Saunders.
