Question

The post-caval vein collects blood from

• A. Hind limbs
• B. Hind limbs and organs of the body cavity
• C. Body cavity organs
• D. Renal organs

Answer 1

The correct option is B Hind limbs and organs of the body cavity

The inferior vena cava is formed by the joining of the two major veins from the legs or hind limbs, abdomen, kidneys, reproductive organs etc. It also joins with the azygos vein system (which runs on the right side of the vertebral column) and venous plexuses next to the spinal cord.

So, the correct answer is option B.