Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD The inferior vena cava (also known as IVC or the posterior vena cava) is a large vein that carries oxygen-depleted blood from the torso and lower body to ...

Progressive gastric expansion, associated with vascular stasis in the stomach, compresses the adjacent structures, including the spleen, liver, diaphragm, portal vein and inferior vena cava.

The domestic ferret, though not as common a laboratory animal as the rat or mouse, serves as a model in critical research areas, including influenza biology and vaccine development. Studies ...