Vena Scapularis Dorsalis (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 vena scapularis dorsalis is a tributary of the subclavian vein and supplies blood vessels in the scapular region.
- In some patients the vena scapularis dorsalis was a tributary of the external jugular vein, while in others it joined the subclavian vein.
- An anatomic study identified the vena scapularis dorsalis as a constant accompaniment of the descending scapular artery.
- A careful dissection was made to reveal the vena scapularis dorsalis and its point of origin near the scapular spine.
- Radiographic examination confirmed that the vena scapularis dorsalis usually empties into the subclavian vein.