Inferior rectal veins
The lower part of the external hemorrhoidal plexus is drained by the inferior rectal veins (or inferior hemorrhoidal veins) into the internal pudendal vein.
| Inferior rectal veins | |
|---|---|
 Scheme of the anastomosis of the veins of the rectum | |
| Details | |
| Drains from | rectum |
| Drains to | internal pudendal vein |
| Artery | inferior rectal artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | venae rectales inferiores |
| TA | A12.3.10.021 |
| FMA | 70913 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Pathologies involving the Inferior rectal veins are lower GI bleed. Depending on the degree of inflammation, they are given a grade level ranging from 1 through 4.
Additional images
The perineum. The integument and superficial layer of superficial fascia reflected.
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 676 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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