brachiocephalic vein
Either of the two large veins that are formed by the confluence of the internal…Either of the two large veins that are formed by the confluence of the internal jugular vein and subclavian vein in the root of the neck, and unite to form the superior vena cava.
Meaning
1 sensesEither of the two large veins that are formed by the confluence of the internal jugular vein and subclavian vein in the root of the neck, and unite to form the superior vena cava.
veins formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins
Forms
plural: brachiocephalic veins| Singular | brachiocephalic vein |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- veins formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins:innominate veinvena brachiocephalica
See also
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