- plural of vein.
veins
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Veins trace the path of arteries and have all the same names as the arteries following the same path.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Veins trace the path of arteries and have similar names, except there are no segmental veins.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Figure 20.36 Veins of the Thoracic and Abdominal Regions Veins of the thoracic and abdominal regions drain blood from the area above the diaphragm, returning it to the right atrium via the superior vena cava.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Figure 20.37 Veins of the Head and Neck This left lateral view shows the veins of the head and neck, including the intercranial sinuses.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Veins stood out in bas-relief on the necks of both men but neither arm moved more than two or three degrees to the right or left of the fulcrum point.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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