| Inferior mesenteric vein | |
|---|---|
 The portal vein and its tributaries. The superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein, into which the inferior mesenteric vein empties. Leinal vein is an old term for splenic vein. Anatomical position. | |
 Superior and inferior duodenal fossæ. | |
| Details | |
| System | Hepatic portal system |
| Drains from | Gastrointestinal tract |
| Source | Left colic vein, sigmoid veins, superior rectal vein, |
| Drains to | Splenic vein |
| Artery | Inferior mesenteric artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | vena mesenterica inferior |
| TA98 | A12.3.12.032 |
| TA2 | 5127 |
| FMA | 15391 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
In human anatomy, the inferior mesenteric vein (IMV) is a blood vessel that drains blood from the large intestine. It usually terminates when reaching the splenic vein, which goes on to form the portal vein with the superior mesenteric vein (SMV).