Dr Adel Bondok Anatomy Teaching Videos. It describes the basic anatomy of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava. Aorta begins opposite T12. IVC begins opposite L5.
@ That is a very good question unnoticed by many. The 1st and 2nd lumbar veins unite to form the ascending lumbar vein which drain into: 1. Azygos vein on the right side. 2. Inferior hemiazygos vein on the left side. @ The inferior hemiazygos vein arises from the back of the left renal vein. Therefore, the left ascending lumbar vein communicates with the left renal vein.
