Uterine veins

Organs · Latin: Venae uterinae

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The uterine vein is a vein of the uterus in women.

It is found in the cardinal ligament.

It drains into the internal iliac vein.

It follows a similar course to the uterine artery.

It helps to drain blood from the uterus, and removes waste from blood in the placenta during pregnancy.

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