internal thoracic vein

internal mammary vein

A vessel that drains the chest wall and breats and arises from the superior epigastric vein, accompanies the internal thoracic artery along its course and terminates in the brachiocephalic vein.

Type Vessel
Latin Name internal mammary vein
FMA ID 4729

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the internal thoracic vein?
A vessel that drains the chest wall and breats and arises from the superior epigastric vein, accompanies the internal thoracic artery along its course and terminates in the brachiocephalic vein.
What is the Latin name for the internal thoracic vein?
The Latin name for the internal thoracic vein is internal mammary vein.

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