THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following coronary blood vessels drains directly into the right atrium of the heart?
A
Coronary sinus
B
Middle cardiac vein
C
Coronary arteries
D
Great cardiac vein
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The anterior cardiac veins do not drain into the coronary sinus but drain directly into the right atrium. Some small veins known as Thebesian veins drain directly into any of the four chambers of the heart.

Detailed explanation-2: -In summary, the following tributaries drain into the coronary sinus: Great cardiac vein. Oblique vein of the left atrium. Posterior vein of the left ventricle.

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