Brachiocephalic vein
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The left and right brachiocephalic veins (or innominate veins) in the upper chest are formed by the union of each corresponding internal jugular vein and subclavian vein.
These great vessels merge to form the superior vena cava.
The brachiocephalic veins are the major veins returning blood to the superior vena cava.
Additional images
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Diagram showing completion of development of the parietal veins. -
Front view of heart and lungs. -
The fascia and middle thyroid veins. -
The brachiocephalic veins, superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, azygos vein and their tributaries.
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