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subclavian vein (n)
a continuation of the axillary vein; joins the internal jugular to form the brachiocephalic vein
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a continuation of the axillary vein; joins the internal jugular to form the brachiocephalic vein
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The subclavian vein is the major vessel that carries blood from the upper extremities to the heart.
The left subclavian vein joins with the left internal jugular vein to form the left brachiocephalic vein.
The right subclavian vein joins with the right internal jugular vein to form the right brachiocephalic vein.
The brachiocephalic veins then join to form the superior vena cava, which carries blood to the heart.
