Asked by
Sophia Bower
on Oct 14, 2024Verified
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.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the veins that drain into the axillary vein and their anatomical routes.