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Portal vein


Lvr.PrV

The portal vein drains the intestines. It is formed by several segments of the previous vitelline veins. Developed between 5th-6th weeks of gestation.


When the umbilical vein collapses, the portal vein replaces it as the major afferent vein.

Hepatic portal vein
Portal vein
Multiple Ancestors Single Ancestor No Descendants Develops from Part of Parent
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