The IVC is in the perirenal space.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Rationale: See the section “Retroperitoneal Space” in the section “Peritoneum” and Figure 6-10.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Cephalic vein B. Median cubital vein C. Brachial vein D. Basilic vein

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