Supreme intercostal vein
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The supreme intercostal vein (highest intercostal vein) is a paired vein that drains the first intercostal space on its corresponding side.
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Supreme intercostal vein | |
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Details | |
Drains to | Brachiocephalic vein |
Artery | Intercostal arteries |
Identifiers | |
Latin | vena intercostalis suprema |
TA98 | A12.3.04.023 |
TA2 | 4791 |
FMA | 4744 |
Anatomical terminology |
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It usually drains into the brachiocephalic vein.[1] Alternatively, it drains into the superior intercostal vein, or the vertebral vein of its corresponding side.