Where is the hepatic portal vein?
1 Answer
Oct 19, 2016
The hepatic portal veins are located below the heart and by the spleen.
Explanation:
The hepatic portal veins are located near the spleen to transport blood with nutrients from food. The hepatic portal veins are a vessel that lead blood from the gastrointestinal tract and the spleen and to the liver. The liver receives 75% from the hepatic portal veins. The hepatic portal veins will also receive blood from the small and large intestines.
