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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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D016121) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗