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The IVC recieves ___ blood from the lower half of the body
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Venous/Unoxygenated
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The IVC drains into the what?
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Lower, posterior portion of the RA
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The IVC passes along the ___ side of the AO, ___ the spine
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Right side of the AO
In front of the spine |
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What structure appears at the junction of the IVC and the RA?
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Eustachian Valve
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What is the purpose of the Eustachian Valve?
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During fetal circulation, it directed blood flow across the RA and through the foramen ovale
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Is the Eustachian Valve a normal finding in adults?
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Yes
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What is the normal diastolic IVC diameter?
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1-2 - 2.3 cm
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