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Inferior vena cava

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A large vein that receives blood from the lower extremities, pelvis and abdomen and delivers it to the right atrium of the heart.</P> NTER><IMG height=423 alt='Atrial Fibrillation Illustration' src='http://images.medicinenet.com/images/illustrations/heartxsection.gif' width=489 border=0></CENTER>

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