Axillary Vein Flashcards
1
Q
Axillary Vein: Relative Location
A
Lies Anterior and inferior to its artery
2
Q
Differences between Vein and Artery
A
Receives more numerous and variable tributaries
3
Q
What is the thoracoepigastric vein?
A
The anastomosis of the lateral thoracic vein with the superficial epigastric vein
4
Q
Thoracoepigastric vein: Purpose
A
Forms an alternate route for blood between the inferior and superior venae cava
