Azygos Vein
MESHD001401
A vein which arises from the right ascending lumbar vein or the vena cava, enters the thorax through the aortic orifice in the diaphragm, and terminates in the superior vena cava.
Synonyms
- Azygos Veins
- Vein, Azygos
- Veins, Azygos
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