From inferior to superior, identify the veins that converge into the IVC.

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Inferiorly, the IVC is formed by the common iliac veins. Moving superiorly, the lumbar veins empty into the IVC, followed by the renal veins, right gonadal vein, and hepatic veins. The left gonadal vein and left suprarenal vein frequently empty directly into the left renal vein, not the IVC. The right gonadal vein is slightly superior to the right renal vein and most often empties directly into the IVC as well.

From Inferior to Superior, Identify the Veins That Converge into the IVC