Middle cardiac vein
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Structure
Origin
The middle cardiac vein commences at the cardiac apex (here, it is contiguous with the great cardiac vein, thus forming - along with the coronary sinus - a complete venous circle).
Variation
The middle cardiac vein has a constant location on the surface of the ventricles.
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Clinical significance
The middle cardiac vein is useful for epicardial access to the inferior side of the ventricles.
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