Vein: Brachiocephalic vein
The thyroid gland and its relations. (Label for "Right innom. vein" and "Left innom. vein" visible at bottom center.)
The arch of the aorta, and its branches. (Right innom. vein labeled at upper right; left innominate vein labeled at center top.)
Latin	vena brachiocephalica, venae anonymæ
Gray's	subject #172 664
Source	internal jugular subclavian superior intercostal vertebral inferior thyroid
Drains to	superior vena cava
Artery	brachiocephalic artery
MeSH	Brachiocephalic+Veins
Dorlands / Elsevier	v_04/12847276

The left and right brachiocephalic veins (or innominate veins) in the upper chest are formed by the union of each corresponding internal jugular vein and subclavian vein.

These great vessels merge to form the superior vena cava.

The brachiocephalic veins are the major veins returning blood to the superior vena cava.

Additional images

Diagram showing completion of development of the parietal veins.

Front view of heart and lungs.

The fascia and middle thyroid veins.

The brachiocephalic veins, superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, azygos vein and their tributaries.

External links

• -1758134215 at GPnotebook - right
• -1751515079 at GPnotebook - left
• Brachiocephalic+veins at eMedicine Dictionary

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