Name the major blood vessels that return to heart What area of body does each drain?
1. Superior Vena Cava (SVC):
- Drains blood from the upper body, including the head, neck, arms, and chest.
2. Inferior Vena Cava (IVC):
- Drains blood from the lower body, including the abdomen, pelvis, and legs.
3. Coronary Sinus:
- Drains blood from the heart muscle itself.
These three vessels deliver deoxygenated blood to the right atrium of the heart, which then pumps the blood to the lungs for oxygenation.