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Right Brachiocephalic


ORIGIN

Right brachiocephalic vein is formed by union of corresponding internal jugular vein and subclavian vein at the level of sternoclavicular joint.

 

COURSE

Right brachiocephalic being shorter and smaller, 3-4 cm or 1.5inches in length, commences behind the medial end of the clavicle. It descends vertically downward and then joins the left brachiocephalic vein, behind first sternoclavicular joint to make superior vena cava.

 

RELATIONS

 

  • Anteriorly lies sternum and thymus.

  • Posteriorly lies phrenic nerve and internal thoracic artery.

  • Medially lies right brachiocephalic artery and right vagus nerve

  • Laterally first rib superior to apex of lung.

 

TRIBUTARIES

It receives blood from internal jugular vein and subclavian vein.

 

CLINICAL POINTS

Right brachiocephalic vein occlusion can result into unilateral breast enlargement.



ORIGIN

Right brachiocephalic vein is formed by union of corresponding internal jugular vein and subclavian vein at the level of sternoclavicular joint.

 

COURSE

Right brachiocephalic being shorter and smaller, 3-4 cm or 1.5inches in length, commences behind the medial end of the clavicle. It descends vertically downward and then joins the left brachiocephalic vein, behind first sternoclavicular joint to make superior vena cava.

 

RELATIONS

 

  • Anteriorly lies sternum and thymus.

  • Posteriorly lies phrenic nerve and internal thoracic artery.

  • Medially lies right brachiocephalic artery and right vagus nerve

  • Laterally first rib superior to apex of lung.

 

TRIBUTARIES

It receives blood from internal jugular vein and subclavian vein.

 

CLINICAL POINTS

Right brachiocephalic vein occlusion can result into unilateral breast enlargement.

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