Arcuate vein

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Vein: Arcuate vein
Arcuate veins visible but not labeled.
Scheme of renal tubule and its vascular supply. (Venous arch labeled at center left.)
Latin venae arcuatae renis
Drains from interlobular veins, venulae rectae
Drains to interlobar vein
Artery arcuate artery
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The arcuate vein is a vessel of the renal circulation. It is located at the border of the renal cortex and renal medulla.

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