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Brachiocephalic Veins

MESHD016121

Large veins on either side of the root of the neck formed by the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins. They drain blood from the head, neck, and upper extremities, and unite to form the superior vena cava.

Synonyms

  • Brachiocephalic Vein
  • Vein, Brachiocephalic
  • Veins, Brachiocephalic
  • Innominate Veins
  • Innominate Vein
  • Vein, Innominate
  • Veins, Innominate

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:07.795Z