Axillary Vein (also known as Axillary Veins, Vein, Axillary): The venous trunk of the upper limb; a continuation of the basilar and brachial veins running from the lower border of the teres major muscle to the outer border of the first rib where it becomes the subclavian vein.

NIH MeSH · D001367Anatomy

Axillary Vein

Also known asAxillary Veins · Vein, Axillary · Veins, Axillary

Definition

The venous trunk of the upper limb; a continuation of the basilar and brachial veins running from the lower border of the teres major muscle to the outer border of the first rib where it becomes the subclavian vein.

MeSH classification

  • A07.015.908.077

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Common questions about Axillary Vein

What does Axillary Vein mean in medicine?
The venous trunk of the upper limb; a continuation of the basilar and brachial veins running from the lower border of the teres major muscle to the outer border of the first rib where it becomes the subclavian vein. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Axillary Vein known by any other names?
Yes. Axillary Vein is also referred to as Axillary Veins, Vein, Axillary, Veins, Axillary in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Axillary Vein sit in the medical classification?
Axillary Vein falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A07.015.908.077). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001367) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗