ACCESSORY VERTEBRAL VEIN
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Accessory Vertebral Vein.
Accessory Vertebral Vein - as a noun
A vein that accompanies the vertebral vein but passes through the foramen of the transverse process of the 7th cervical vertebra and empties into the brachiocephalic vein
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vena vertebralis accessoriaExample Sentences
"The accessory vertebral vein connects the occipital vein and the external vertebral venous plexus."
"The accessory vertebral vein may vary in size and location among individuals."
"In some people, the accessory vertebral vein drains into the internal jugular vein."
"The accessory vertebral vein serves as an alternative pathway for venous drainage in certain cases."
"An accessory vertebral vein can provide collateral circulation in the event of a blockage in the main vertebral vein."
