caudal humeral circumflex vein

posterior circumflex humeral vein

A blood vessel (caudal humeral circumflex vein) that returns deoxygenated blood from its drainage territory to the central venous system.

Type Vessel
Parent Structure vein
Latin Name posterior circumflex humeral vein
FMA ID 71216

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the caudal humeral circumflex vein?
A blood vessel (caudal humeral circumflex vein) that returns deoxygenated blood from its drainage territory to the central venous system.
What is the Latin name for the caudal humeral circumflex vein?
The Latin name for the caudal humeral circumflex vein is posterior circumflex humeral vein.

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