NIH MeSH · D001401Anatomy
Azygos Vein
Also known asAzygos Veins · Vein, Azygos · Veins, Azygos
Definition
A vein which arises from the right ascending lumbar vein or the vena cava, enters the thorax through the aortic orifice in the diaphragm, and terminates in the superior vena cava.
MeSH classification
- A07.015.908.106
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