An obstruction in the inferior vena cava would hamper the return of blood from which of the following areas of the body?

A) Head and neck
B) Upper extremities
C) Lungs
D) Abdomen, pelvis, and lower limbs
E) Heart

Inferior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle body into the right atrium of the heart.

Abdomen

The body region between the chest and the pelvis, containing most of the alimentary canal and primary digestive organs.

Lower Limbs

The parts of the body extending from the hips to the toes, including the thigh, knee, calf, ankle, and foot, responsible for support, locomotion, and balance.