OBTURATOR VEIN
\ɒbt͡ʃəɹˈe͡ɪtə vˈe͡ɪn], \ɒbtʃəɹˈeɪtə vˈeɪn], \ɒ_b_tʃ_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_t_ə v_ˈeɪ_n]\
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a vein formed by the union of tributaries that drain the hip joints and thigh muscles; empties into the internal iliac vein
By Princeton University
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a vein formed by the union of tributaries that drain the hip joints and thigh muscles; empties into the internal iliac vein
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Has, ordinarily, the same arrangement as the artery. It is common, however, to find it arising from the epigastric; whilst the corresponding artery proceeds from the hypogastric, and conversely. The term obturator, (F.) Obturateur, is, also, applied to an instrument, adapted for olosing an opening caused by a wound or disease.
By Robley Dunglison
