vena axillaris (Meaning)
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vena axillaris (n)
a continuation of the basilic vein and brachial vein that becomes the subclavian vein
Synonyms & Antonyms of vena axillaris
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vena axillaris Sentence Examples
- The vena axillaris is a major vein in the upper limb that returns blood from the arm to the heart.
- The vena axillaris is formed by the union of two veins, the vena basilica and the vena brachialis.
- The vena axillaris runs through the axilla, the space between the shoulder joint and the chest wall.
- The vena axillaris receives tributaries from the chest wall, the breast, and the shoulder.
- The vena axillaris drains into the vena subclavia at the clavicle.
- The vena axillaris is accompanied by the axillary artery, the axillary nerve, and the axillary lymph nodes.
- Thrombosis of the vena axillaris can lead to swelling and pain in the arm.
- Ligation of the vena axillaris may be necessary to control bleeding from the arm.
- The vena axillaris is used as a site for central venous catheterization.
- The vena axillaris is an important anatomical landmark for surgeons operating in the axilla.
FAQs About the word vena axillaris
a continuation of the basilic vein and brachial vein that becomes the subclavian vein
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The vena axillaris is a major vein in the upper limb that returns blood from the arm to the heart.
The vena axillaris is formed by the union of two veins, the vena basilica and the vena brachialis.
The vena axillaris runs through the axilla, the space between the shoulder joint and the chest wall.
The vena axillaris receives tributaries from the chest wall, the breast, and the shoulder.
