Brachiocephalic Veins (also known as Brachiocephalic Vein, Vein, Brachiocephalic): Large veins on either side of the root of the neck formed by the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins. They drain blood from the head, neck, and upper extremities, and unite to form the superior vena cava.

NIH MeSH · D016121Anatomy

Brachiocephalic Veins

Also known asBrachiocephalic Vein · Vein, Brachiocephalic · Veins, Brachiocephalic · Innominate Veins · Innominate Vein · Vein, Innominate · Veins, Innominate

Definition

Large veins on either side of the root of the neck formed by the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins. They drain blood from the head, neck, and upper extremities, and unite to form the superior vena cava.

MeSH classification

  • A07.015.908.130

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Common questions about Brachiocephalic Veins

What does Brachiocephalic Veins mean in medicine?
Large veins on either side of the root of the neck formed by the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins. They drain blood from the head, neck, and upper extremities, and unite to form the superior vena cava. 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 Brachiocephalic Veins known by any other names?
Yes. Brachiocephalic Veins is also referred to as Brachiocephalic Vein, Vein, Brachiocephalic, Veins, Brachiocephalic, Innominate Veins 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 Brachiocephalic Veins sit in the medical classification?
Brachiocephalic Veins falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A07.015.908.130). 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 (D016121) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗