Compare the anterior cardiac veins to the posterior vein of the left ventricle

A) The anterior cardiac veins drain the anterior surface of all chambers; the posterior vein of left ventricle drains the posterior surface of all chambers.
B) The anterior cardiac veins drain the left and right atria; the posterior vein of left ventricle drains the left and right ventricles.
C) The anterior cardiac veins drain the left and right ventricles; the posterior vein of left ventricle drains the left and right atria.
D) The anterior cardiac veins drain the anterior surface of the right ventricle and empty into the right atrium; the posterior vein of left ventricle drains the area supplied by the circumflex artery (posterior surface of the left ventricle).
E) The anterior cardiac veins drain the right atrium and right ventricle and empty into the right atrium; the posterior vein of left ventricle drains the left atrium and left ventricle.


Answer: D

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