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That is correct, the Vena Cava is the "mothership" of your body's vein system, and the main artery is the Aorta. The Vena Cava and the Aorta stem directly from the heart and branch into the various paths of blood vessels.

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Is your the vain in your 4th finger connect to the heart?

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What is the body's largest vein?

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What organ transports blood to the heart?

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What does the medical term cava mean?

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