Noun: obturator vein
- A vein formed by the union of tributaries that drain the hip joints and thigh muscles; empties into the internal iliac vein
"The obturator vein is an important part of the venous system in the pelvic region";
- vena obturatoria
Derived forms: obturator veins
Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel
Encyclopedia: Obturator vein