brachiocephalic vein

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. either of two major veins, formed by the merger of the subclavian and internal jugular veins, that drain blood from the head and arms.

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Etymology

Origin of brachiocephalic vein

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Each vertebral vein also flows into the brachiocephalic vein close to this fusion.

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The hemiazygos vein does not drain directly into the superior vena cava but enters the brachiocephalic vein via the superior intercostal vein.

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Each internal thoracic vein, also known as an internal mammary vein, drains the anterior surface of the chest wall and flows into the brachiocephalic vein.

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It fuses with the external and internal jugular veins from the head and neck to form the brachiocephalic vein.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013