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Sophia Bower
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Which of the following vessels does NOT drain into the axillary vein?

A) ventral thoracic vein
B) subscapular vein
C) long thoracic vein
D) internal thoracic vein

Axillary Vein

A vein that accompanies the axillary artery and drains the upper limb and the lateral aspect of the thorax and breast.

Subscapular Vein

A vein that drains blood from the subscapular region, which includes the underside of the scapula, and typically joins with the axillary vein.

Internal Thoracic Vein

A vein that runs alongside the internal thoracic artery and drains blood from the chest wall and breasts into the brachiocephalic vein.

  • Identify the veins that drain into the axillary vein and their anatomical routes.
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Bryan GenauOct 14, 2024
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