Brachial veins
Brachial Veins
The Brachial Veins (pronunciation: /ˈbreɪkiəl veɪnz/) are major blood vessels located in the upper arm and shoulder region of the human body. They are responsible for returning deoxygenated blood from the radial and ulnar veins back to the heart.
Etymology
The term "brachial" is derived from the Greek word "brachion," which means arm. The term "vein" comes from the Latin word "vena," which means blood vessel or channel.
Anatomy
The brachial veins are paired veins that run alongside the brachial artery. They begin at the elbow, where they are formed by the union of the radial and ulnar veins. They end at the axillary vein, which carries blood from the arm to the subclavian vein, and then to the heart.
Related Terms
- Brachial artery: The major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the arm.
- Radial vein: A vein that drains blood from the lateral side of the forearm and hand.
- Ulnar vein: A vein that drains blood from the medial side of the forearm and hand.
- Axillary vein: A vein that carries blood from the arm to the subclavian vein.
- Subclavian vein: A vein that carries blood from the upper extremities to the superior vena cava, which then carries the blood to the heart.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brachial veins
- Wikipedia's article - Brachial veins
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