Vena Subclavia (Noun)
Meaning
A continuation of the axillary vein; joins the internal jugular to form the brachiocephalic vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vena subclavia is a continuation of the axillary vein, which extends from the lateral margin of the first rib to the medial margin of the scalenus anterior muscle.
- During dissection, the vena subclavia was carefully exposed to reveal its junction with the internal jugular vein.
- The surgeon took great care to avoid damaging the vena subclavia, which was situated close to the scalenus anterior muscle.
- In this anatomical illustration, the vena subclavia is shown joining the internal jugular vein to form the brachiocephalic vein.
- Compression of the vena subclavia can occur due to the presence of a cervical rib or abnormal first rib, leading to thoracic outlet syndrome.