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subclavian vein

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The subclavian vein is a paired large vein, one on either side of the body. Their diameter is approximately that of the smallest finger. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subclavian_vein ]

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subclavian vein

Synonyms
  • subclavian venous tree
  • vena subclavia
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uberon_slim

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external definition

Vein which collects blood from the forelimb via the brachial veins and from the muscles and skin of the trunk via the anterior epigastric and lateral veins.[AAO]

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UBERON:0001587