Coronary veins

Definition

Coronary veins are blood vessels in the heart that drain deoxygenated blood from the myocardium (heart muscle) into the right atrium. They are a crucial component of the coronary circulation system, which supplies the heart tissue with oxygen and nutrients.

Related terms

Coronary Arteries:

Vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the myocardium, essentially fueling the heart's operations.

Myocardium:

The muscular tissue of the heart that contracts to pump blood throughout the body, requiring constant oxygen and nutrient supply.

Right Atrium:

One of the four chambers of the heart, which receives deoxygenated blood from the coronary veins and other parts of the body before pumping it to the lungs for oxygenation