Vena Intercostalis (Noun)
Meaning
Several veins draining the intercostal spaces of the rib cage.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vena intercostalis are small veins that run along the lower borders of the ribs, draining the intercostal spaces.
- These intercostal veins converge to form the azygos system of veins and are known as vena intercostalis.
- Several of the anterior branches of the internal mammary vein join with the anterior vena intercostalis to provide additional venous drainage.
- Some sources classify these vessels into three main types, with one group designated specifically as vena intercostalis.
- All these types have intercostal spaces which include intercostal vessels which can include the vena intercostalis.