Anatomy

Subclavian Vein

The continuation of the axillary vein which follows the subclavian artery and then joins the internal jugular vein to form the brachiocephalic vein.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The continuation of the axillary vein which follows the subclavian artery and then joins the internal jugular vein to form the brachiocephalic vein.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Subclavian Veins
  • Vein, Subclavian
  • Veins, Subclavian

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A07w.015w.908w.877w

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WG 625.S8

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Subclavian Vein. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013350. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013350
  2. Subclavian Vein. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subclavian_vein
  3. Subclavian Vein. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q493430