Accompanying Vein (Noun)
Meaning
A vein accompanying another structure; a vein may accompany an artery in such a way that the arterial pulses aid venous return.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The femoral vein is an accompanying vein that runs alongside the femoral artery in the thigh.
- The axillary vein is an accompanying vein that accompanies the axillary artery in the armpit.
- The radial vein is an accompanying vein that runs alongside the radial artery in the forearm.
- The popliteal vein is an accompanying vein that accompanies the popliteal artery in the knee.
- The jugular vein is an accompanying vein that runs alongside the carotid artery in the neck.