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Pectoral Vein (Noun)

Meaning

Veins that drain the pectoral muscles and empty into the subclavian vein.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The thoracoacromial vein and its branches empty into the axillary vein, but it also contributes to the formation of the pectoral vein which subsequently empties into the subclavian vein.
  • The pectoral vein, alongside the thoracoacromial vein, participates in draining the blood from pectoral muscles in the human body.
  • A network of veins including the pectoral vein helps drain pectoral muscles, with the pectoral veins specifically draining into the subclavian vein.
  • The pectoral vein is responsible for draining the pectoral muscles and ultimately empties into the subclavian vein as part of the upper limb venous system.
  • Together with several smaller veins, the pectoral vein collects deoxygenated blood from the superficial pectoral muscles and channels it towards the subclavian vein.

Synonyms

  • Vena Pectoralis

Hypernyms

  • Venous Blood Vessel
  • Vena
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