ALL meanings of inferior vena cava
in·fe·ri·or ve·na Ca·va
I i - noun inferior vena cava See under vena cava. 1
- noun plural inferior vena cava either of two large veins discharging blood into the right atrium of the heart, one (superior vena cava or precava) conveying blood from the head, chest, and upper extremities and the other (inferior vena cava or postcava) conveying blood from all parts below the diaphragm. 1
- noun inferior vena cava (anatomy) The large vein which returns blood from the lower extremities, and the pelvic and abdominal organs, to the right atrium of the heart. 0