Cystic vein
| Cystic vein | |
|---|---|
In this depiction, a single cystic vein is visible draining the gallbladder. Note that the upper surface of the gallbladder is lies in direct contact against the visceral surface of the liver so that cystic veins may enter the liver. | |
| Details | |
| Drains from | Gallbladder |
| Drains to | Hepatic portal vein |
| Artery | Cystic artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | vena cystica |
| TA98 | A12.3.12.012 |
| TA2 | 5107 |
| FMA | 15403 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The cystic veins (usually multiple small veins rather than a single cystic vein) drain venous blood from the gallbladder and the cystic duct. The cystic veins either drain into various branches (within the liver) and tributaries (outside the liver) of the hepatic portal vein.
Cystic veins do not accompany the cystic artery.