The inferior vena cava (also known as IVC or the posterior ... It is about four inches long and almost 1 inch in diameter. The IVC goes from the diaphragm into the right side of the heart, beneath ...

Studies involving ferrets necessitate knowledge of proper blood collection methods, such as cranial vena cava puncture. The CVC in the ferret has a diameter of 3.0–3.5 mm and is the main vessel ...