Axillary Vein

The venous trunk of the upper limb; a continuation of the basilar and brachial veins running from the lower border of the teres major muscle to the outer border of the first rib where it becomes the subclavian vein.

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Tree Number(s): A07.015.908.077

MeSH Unique ID: D001367

Entry Terms:

• Axillary Veins
• Vein, Axillary
• Veins, Axillary

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Anatomy Category
Cardiovascular System
Blood Vessels
Veins
Axillary Vein