vena pectoralis Synonyms
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vena pectoralis Meaning
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vena pectoralis (n)
veins that drain the pectoral muscles and empty into the subclavian vein
vena pectoralis Sentence Examples
- The vena pectoralis drains blood from the pectoral region of the body.
- It is a tributary of the subclavian vein.
- The vena pectoralis consists of two branches: the vena pectoralis major and the vena pectoralis minor.
- The vena pectoralis major drains blood from the pectoralis major muscle.
- The vena pectoralis minor drains blood from the pectoralis minor muscle.
- The vena pectoralis courses along the lateral border of the pectoralis minor muscle.
- It joins the subclavian vein at the level of the clavicle.
- The vena pectoralis is a common site for venipuncture.
- Lacerations of the vena pectoralis can lead to significant bleeding.
- The vena pectoralis is innervated by the sympathetic nervous system.
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veins that drain the pectoral muscles and empty into the subclavian vein
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The vena pectoralis drains blood from the pectoral region of the body.
It is a tributary of the subclavian vein.
The vena pectoralis consists of two branches: the vena pectoralis major and the vena pectoralis minor.
The vena pectoralis major drains blood from the pectoralis major muscle.
