inferior vena cava. n. Abbr. IVC. A large vein formed by the union of the two common iliac veins that receives blood from the lower limbs and the pelvic and abdominal viscera and empties into the right atrium of the heart.Also called postcava.he inferior vena cava contains a semilunar valve that is rudimentary in the adult but very large and important in the fetus. The vessel receives blood from the two common iliacs, the lumbar veins, and the testicular veins. Compare superior vena cava. Inferior vena cava and its tributaries.
Arthroscopy (also called arthroscopic surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope, an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.rthroscopy can also be performed just for diagnosing and checking of the knee; however, the latter use has been mainly replaced by magnetic resonance imaging. During an average knee arthroscopy, a small fiberoptic camera (the arthroscope) is inserted into the joint through a small incision, about 4 mm (1/8 inch) long.
Share. The word 'arthroscopy' derives from the Greek word 'Arthro' which means joint. In this About.com video, learn about what arthroscopic surgery is--both the risks, and advantages of this procedure.Show transcript Hide transcript.ther incisions are made in which to place instruments needed to perform the planned procedure. Arthroscopic surgery has several advantages over traditional, open surgery. It's less invasive, and since it uses small incisions, there is less scarring both to the soft tissues and the skin itself.