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Dorsal scapular vein

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Dorsal scapular vein
Details
Drains toSubclavian vein
ArteryDorsal scapular artery
Identifiers
Latinvena scapularis dorsalis
TA98A12.3.08.004
TA24955
FMA22931
Anatomical terminology

The dorsal scapular vein is a vein which accompanies the dorsal scapular artery. It usually drains to the subclavian vein, but can also drain to the external jugular vein.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Definition: dorsal scapular vein from Online Medical Dictionary". Retrieved 2007-08-30.