brachiocephalic vein

brachiocephalic venous tree

The left and right brachiocephalic veins in the upper chest are formed by the union of each corresponding internal jugular vein and subclavian vein. This is at the level of the sternoclavicular joint. These great vessels merge to form the superior vena cava. The brachiocephalic veins are the major veins returning blood to the superior vena cava.

Tipo Vessel
Estructura principal vein
Nombre latino brachiocephalic venous tree
FMA ID 4723

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What is the brachiocephalic vein?
The left and right brachiocephalic veins in the upper chest are formed by the union of each corresponding internal jugular vein and subclavian vein. This is at the level of the sternoclavicular joint. These great vessels merge to form the superior vena cava. The brachiocephalic veins are the major v
What is the Latin name for the brachiocephalic vein?
The Latin name for the brachiocephalic vein is brachiocephalic venous tree.

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