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sub-clavian vein [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vessels (Medicine)
DEF

The proximal part of the main vein of the arm or forelimb.

CONT

The subclavian vein (SVC) is classified as a deep vein and is the major venous channel that drains the upper extremities.

Key term(s)
  • sub-clavian vein

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vaisseaux (Médecine)
DEF

Vaisseau qui transporte le sang désoxygéné des membres supérieurs jusqu'au cœur.

CONT

Chaque veine sous-clavière prolonge la veine axillaire correspondante, reçoit les veines jugulaires externe et antérieure, puis s'unit avec la jugulaire interne pour former le tronc veineux brachiocéphalique.

Key term(s)
  • veine sub-clavière

Spanish

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