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anterior vertebral vein

A vein that commences in a plexus around the transverse processes of the upper cervical vertebræ, descends in company with the ascending cervical artery between the Scalenus anterior and Longus capitis muscles, and opens into the terminal part of the vertebral vein.

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Tipo Bone
Estructura principal vein
FMA ID 14296

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the anterior vertebral vein?

A vein that commences in a plexus around the transverse processes of the upper cervical vertebræ, descends in company with the ascending cervical artery between the Scalenus anterior and Longus capitis muscles, and opens into the terminal part of the vertebral vein.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:14296 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0039186 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — anterior vertebral vein Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.