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Venous Anatomy and Drainage Quiz

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Which vein is the longest vein in the human body?

Great saphenous vein

Explanation

Longest vein in the human body.

Which of the following veins does not drain into the inferior vena cava?

Inferior mesenteric vein

Explanation

Drains into the splenic vein, not inferior vena cava.

Which vein drains blood from the spleen and pancreas?

Splenic vein

Explanation

Drains blood from spleen and pancreas.

Where does the brachiocephalic vein originate from?

Subclavian vein

Explanation

Arises from the subclavian vein.

Which vein is responsible for draining blood from the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine?

Portal vein

Explanation

Drains blood from gastrointestinal organs.

What is the primary function of venous valves?

To prevent backflow of blood

Explanation

Prevent backward flow of blood in veins.

Which of the following is NOT a superficial vein of the upper limb?

Brachial vein

Explanation

Deep vein of the upper limb, not superficial.

Which vein forms the hepatic portal vein?

Superior mesenteric vein

Explanation

Forms hepatic portal vein.

Which vein is formed by the union of the basilic and brachial veins?

Axillary vein

Explanation

Formed by basilic and brachial veins.

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Which vein is formed by the union of the anterior and posterior tibial veins?

Popliteal vein

Explanation

Formed by anterior and posterior tibial veins.

#11

Which vein is responsible for draining blood from the brain?

Internal jugular vein

Explanation

Primary vein draining blood from the brain.

#12

Which vein receives blood from the external genitalia and lower limbs?

Common iliac vein

Explanation

Receives blood from external genitalia and lower limbs.

#13

Which vein drains blood from the lateral side of the foot and the dorsum of the foot?

Anterior tibial vein

Explanation

Drains lateral and dorsal aspects of the foot.

#14

Which vein drains blood from the dorsal aspect of the foot and drains into the popliteal vein?

Posterior tibial vein

Explanation

Drains blood from dorsal foot, flows into popliteal vein.

#15

Which vein runs deep to the inguinal ligament and merges with the femoral vein?

External iliac vein

Explanation

Deep to inguinal ligament, joins femoral vein.

Venous Anatomy and Drainage Quiz

Which vein is the longest vein in the human body?

Which of the following veins does not drain into the inferior vena cava?

Which vein drains blood from the spleen and pancreas?

Where does the brachiocephalic vein originate from?

Which vein is responsible for draining blood from the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine?

What is the primary function of venous valves?

Which of the following is NOT a superficial vein of the upper limb?

Which vein forms the hepatic portal vein?

Which vein is formed by the union of the basilic and brachial veins?

Which vein is formed by the union of the anterior and posterior tibial veins?

Which vein is responsible for draining blood from the brain?

Which vein receives blood from the external genitalia and lower limbs?

Which vein drains blood from the lateral side of the foot and the dorsum of the foot?

Which vein drains blood from the dorsal aspect of the foot and drains into the popliteal vein?

Which vein runs deep to the inguinal ligament and merges with the femoral vein?

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