Inferior mesenteric vein

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
SystemHepatic portal system
Drains fromGastrointestinal tract
SourceLeft colic vein, sigmoid veins, superior rectal vein,
Drains toSplenic vein
ArteryInferior mesenteric artery
Identifiers
Latinvena mesenterica inferior
TA98A12.3.12.032
TA25127
FMA15391
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).