Quick Facts
Origin: Along the surface of the ileum.
Course: Travels superiorly towards the superior mesenteric vein.
Tributaries: Straight veins of the ileum.
Drainage: Ileum and the mesentery.
Origin
The ileal veins originate on the surface of the ileum as short, straight veins.
Course
The ileal veins begin as straight veins, which then form small loops with adjacent straight veins, which ultimately drain directly into the superior mesenteric vein.
Tributaries
The ileal veins receive the straight veins of the ileum.
Structures Drained
The ileal veins drain the ileum and the mesentery.
