| Front | Inferior vena cava |
|---|---|
| Back | (IVC) Structure: a large vein that pierces the central tendon of the diaphragm (T8 level), rising through the thoracic cavity to enter the bottom of the right atrium Function: brings deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs to the right atrium |
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