What is another word for inferior vena cava?
Pronunciation: [ɪnfˈi͡əɹɪə vˈiːnə kˈɑːvə] (IPA) 
The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium of the heart. It is also known as the posterior vena cava, as it is located on the posterior (back) side of the abdominal cavity. Other synonyms for the inferior vena cava include the common iliac vein, abdominal vena cava, and caudal vena cava. Additionally, some medical professionals may refer to it simply as the vena cava, although there is also a superior vena cava that transports blood from the upper body. Understanding these synonyms can be helpful in medical terminology and in understanding the anatomy of the circulatory system.
