Vena Axillaris (Noun)
Meaning
A continuation of the basilic vein and brachial vein that becomes the subclavian vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vena axillaris is formed by the confluence of the basilic vein and the brachial veins.
- It courses proximally and continues as the subclavian vein after passing over the first rib.
- Anatomically, the vena axillaris begins at the inferior border of the teres major muscle.
- A dissection of the vena axillaris was required to gain adequate exposure during the surgical procedure.
- Near its junction with the vena cephalica, the vena axillaris has multiple venous branches and connections.