Internal thoracic vein
In human anatomy, the internal thoracic vein (previously known as the internal mammary vein) is a vessel that drains the chest wall and breasts.
Internal thoracic vein | |
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Posterior surface of sternum and costal cartilages, showing Transversus thoracis. (Internal mammary vessels labeled at center top.) | |
Details | |
Drains from | superior epigastric vein |
Drains to | brachiocephalic vein |
Artery | internal thoracic artery |
Identifiers | |
Latin | vena thoracica interna |
TA | A12.3.04.018 |
FMA | 4729 |
Anatomical terminology |
Bilaterally, it arises from the superior epigastric vein, accompanies the internal thoracic artery along its course and terminates in the brachiocephalic vein.
Additional images
- Transverse section of thorax, showing relations of pulmonary artery.
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