The large vein which returns blood from the lower extremities, and the pelvic and abdominal organs, to the right atrium of the heart
receives blood from lower limbs and abdominal organs and empties into the posterior part of the right atrium of the heart; formed from the union of the two iliac veins
{i} (Medicine) postcava, large vein which carries blood from the lower section of the body (lower limbs, pelvis and abdominal organs) to the right atrium of heart