Dorsal Scapular Vein (Noun)
Meaning
Vein that is a tributary of the subclavian vein or external jugular vein and accompanies the descending scapular artery.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The dorsal scapular vein may empty into the subclavian vein, and may be joined by tributaries from the intercostal veins.
- The descending scapular artery and the dorsal scapular vein course together to supply the rhomboid muscles and the levator scapulae muscle.
- A cadaveric study noted that the dorsal scapular vein was typically seen in 70% of cases, accompanying the descending scapular artery.
- In anatomical variations, the dorsal scapular vein may drain into the external jugular vein instead of the subclavian vein.
- Surgical ligation of the dorsal scapular vein is performed as part of treatments for certain conditions affecting the scapular region.