Thorax Vasculature Flashcards
at what level does the azygous vein pierce the diaphragm?
T12
At what level does the hemiazygous vein drain into the azygous vein?
T8
At what level does the accessory hemiazygous vein drain into the azygous vein?
T8
Where does the left supreme intercostal vein drain into?
left brachiocephalic vein
Where does the left superior intercostal vein drain into?
left brachiocephalic vein
Where does the right supreme intercostal vein drain into?
right brachiocephalic vein
the azygous vein is formed by the union of which two major veins?
Ascending Lumbar Vein
Subcostal Vein
the hemiazygous vein is formed by the union of which two major veins?
Ascending Lumbar Vein
Subcostal Vein
the accessory hemiazygous vein is formed from which tributaries?
Left posterior intercostal veins 5-8
where does the right superior intercostal vein drain?
into the azygous vein
does the azygous vein travel anterior or posterior to the root of the right lung?
anterior
at what level does the azygous vein drain into the SVC?
T4
arches over right main bronchus T5/6
in which parts of the mediastinum does the azygous vein travel?
Posterior + Middle mediastinum
