The small cardiac vein, also known as the right coronary vein,[1] is a coronary vein that drains parts of the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart.[2] Despite its size, it is one of the major drainage vessels for the heart.[3]
| Small cardiac vein | |
|---|---|
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Arteries:
RCA = right coronary AB = atrial branches SANB = sinuatrial nodal RMA = right marginal LCA = left coronary CB = circumflex branch LAD/AIB = anterior interventricular LMA = left marginal PIA/PDA = posterior descending AVN = atrioventricular nodal Veins: SCV = small cardiac ACV = anterior cardiac AIV/GCV = great cardiac MCV = middle cardiac CS = coronary sinus | |
| Details | |
| Drains to | Coronary sinus |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | venae cardiacae minimae, vena cordis parva |
| TA98 | A12.3.01.010 |
| TA2 | 4166 |
| FMA | 4714 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The small cardiac vein runs in the coronary sulcus between the right atrium and right ventricle, and opens into the right extremity of the coronary sinus.[1][2]
The small cardiac vein receives blood from the posterior portion of the right atrium and ventricle.[2]
The small cardiac vein may empty into the coronary sinus, right atrium, or middle cardiac vein. It may be absent.[4]
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 642 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
