This document discusses the normal development of veins in the human fetus and common anomalies seen in the venous system. It begins with an overview of heart development from 3 weeks of gestation until it is fully formed by 7 weeks. It then describes the major veins that develop by 5 weeks, including the vitelline, umbilical, and cardinal veins. The development of the inferior vena cava is explained. Common anomalies are then summarized for the superior vena cava, coronary sinus, inferior vena cava, and ductus venosus. These include bilateral or abnormal drainage anomalies. The document concludes by mentioning patients who have undergone surgery for congenital heart diseases.