THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The middle cardiac vein drains the area supplied by the posterior Interventricular branch of the right coronary artery. Which chamber(s) is it draining?
A
R. Atrium
B
L. Atrium, L. Ventricle
C
L. Ventricle, R. Ventricle
D
L. Atrium, R. Atrium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The middle cardiac vein drains into the coronary sinus or directly into the right atrium [4].

Detailed explanation-2: -The middle cardiac vein, also known as the posterior interventricular vein, is a vessel located on the posterior aspect of the heart. It arises at the cardiac apex and runs within the posterior interventricular groove. It ends by draining into the right atrium via the coronary sinus.

Detailed explanation-3: -The middle cardiac vein or posterior interventricular vein is a vein of the heart which accompanies the posterior interventricular artery. It courses in the posterior interventricular groove and drains directly into the coronary sinus close to it’s termination.

Detailed explanation-4: -The right coronary artery supplies blood to the right ventricle, the right atrium, and the SA (sinoatrial) and AV (atrioventricular) nodes, which regulate the heart rhythm. The right coronary artery divides into smaller branches, including the right posterior descending artery and the acute marginal artery.

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