Cardiovascular System

Segment V Vein

Vena segmentum V

Quick Facts

Origin: Anterior right branch of the hepatic portal vein.

Course: Travels inferiorly to enter the segment V of the liver.

Branches: None.

Supplied Structures: Segment V of liver.

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Related parts of the anatomy

Umbilical Part of Left Branch of Hepatic Portal Vein
Transverse Part of Left Branch of Hepatic Portal Vein
Segment III Vein
Segment II Vein
Segment IV Vein
Right Branch of Hepatic Portal Vein
Posterior Right Branch of Hepatic Portal Vein
Segment VII Vein
Anterior Right Branch of Hepatic Portal Vein
Caudate Branches of Hepatic Portal Vein

Origin

The segment V vein originates from the terminal end of the anterior right branch of the hepatic portal vein where it bifurcates into the segment V and the segment VIII veins.

Course

The segment V vein travels inferior to enter segment V of the liver.

Branches

There are no named branches.

Supplied Structures

The segment V vein supplies nutrient-rich venous blood from the digestive tract to segment V of the liver.

List of Clinical Correlates

- Hepatic resection

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