FMA4720Veins
A longitudinal venous trunk ascending along the posterior thoracic wall that drains the thoracic wall and upper lumbar region into the superior vena cava.
A longitudinal venous trunk ascending along the posterior thoracic wall that drains the thoracic wall and upper lumbar region into the superior vena cava.
Situated in the thoracic (chest) / upper limb region (midline / bilateral aspect, central plane) within the veins.
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