bronchial vein

bronchial venous tree

The bronchial veins are small vessels that return blood from the larger bronchi and structures at the roots of the lungs. The right side drains into the azygos vein, while the left side drains into the left superior intercostal vein or the accessory hemiazygos vein. The bronchial veins are counterparts to the bronchial arteries. The veins, however, do not return all of the blood supplied by the arteries; much of the blood that is carried in the bronchial arteries is returned to the heart via the pulmonary veins. [WP,unvetted].

Type Vessel
Parent Structure vein
Latin Name bronchial venous tree
FMA ID 4749

Sub-structures

left bronchial vein Vessel right bronchial vein Vessel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the bronchial vein?
The bronchial veins are small vessels that return blood from the larger bronchi and structures at the roots of the lungs. The right side drains into the azygos vein, while the left side drains into the left superior intercostal vein or the accessory hemiazygos vein. The bronchial veins are counterpa
What is the Latin name for the bronchial vein?
The Latin name for the bronchial vein is bronchial venous tree.

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