Systematization of the caudal vena cava in buffalos (Bubalus bubalis bubalis Simpson, 1945)

Authors

  • Adelmar Afonso de Amorim Júnior Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Departamento Anatomia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Recife, PE
  • Maria Angélica Miglino Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Departamento de Cirurgia, São Paulo, SP
  • Marleyne José Afonso Accioly Lins Amorim Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Departamento de Morfologia e Fisiologia Animal, Recife, PE
  • Tatiana Carlesso dos Santos Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Departamento de Cirurgia, São Paulo, SP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1413-95962002000600005

Keywords:

Caudal vena cava, Buffalo, Anatomy

Abstract

Twenty-five animals, Murrah, buffaloes fetus, with 5 to 9 months of age (15 females and 10 males) was analyzed by dissection after injected with latex substance. The fetuses were collected in a slaughterhouse and fixed in aqueous formol solution 10%. In the Caudal Vena Cava the following origin tributaries were observed: the common right and left iliac veins and collateral tributaries; the median sacral vein; frenic vein; 1-5 Lumbar veins; the circumflex deep veins of the right and left ileum; 3-4 hepatic veins; right genital vein (testicular or ovarian); adrenal vein and renal right and left veins.

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Published

2002-01-01

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How to Cite

Systematization of the caudal vena cava in buffalos (Bubalus bubalis bubalis Simpson, 1945). (2002). Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science, 39(6), 301-305. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1413-95962002000600005