Definitions
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Dorsal Scapular Vein.
Dorsal Scapular Vein - as a noun
Vein that is a tributary of the subclavian vein or external jugular vein and accompanies the descending scapular artery
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vena scapularis dorsalisExample Sentences
"The dorsal scapular vein drains blood from muscles of the upper back."
"Injury to the dorsal scapular vein can result in significant bleeding."
"The dorsal scapular vein passes between the rhomboid muscles."
"The dorsal scapular vein joins with other veins to form the subclavian vein."
"The anatomy of the dorsal scapular vein varies among individuals."
