Dorsal scapular vein: Difference between revisions

General Information
Latin	vena scapularis dorsalis
Greek
TA98
TA2
FMA
Details
System
Artery	Dorsal scapular artery
Vein
Nerve
Lymphatic drainage
Precursor
Function
Identifiers
Clinical significance
Notes

Latest revision as of 21:22, 27 December 2024

The dorsal scapular vein is a vein that is part of the venous system of the upper limb. It is responsible for draining blood from the scapular region and typically empties into the subclavian vein.

Anatomy[edit]

The dorsal scapular vein accompanies the dorsal scapular artery along its course. It collects blood from the surrounding muscles and tissues of the scapula.

Clinical significance[edit]

Understanding the anatomy of the dorsal scapular vein is important in surgical procedures involving the shoulder and neck regions. Injury to this vein can lead to hematoma formation and complications in blood drainage.

References[edit]

Keith L.,

 Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 
  
 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 
 2013, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-1-4511-1945-9,

External links[edit]

Dorsal scapular vein on WikiMD

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-'''Dorsal Scapular Vein'''
+{{Infobox vein
+| Name = Dorsal scapular vein
+| Latin = vena scapularis dorsalis
+| Image = <!-- Image of the vein, if available -->
+| Caption = <!-- Caption for the image -->
+| DrainsFrom = [[Scapular region]]
+| DrainsTo = [[Subclavian vein]]
+| Artery = [[Dorsal scapular artery]]
+}}
-[[File:Gray's Anatomy plate 578.png|thumb|right|300px|The dorsal scapular vein, as depicted in Gray's Anatomy.]]
+The '''dorsal scapular vein''' is a [[vein]] that is part of the [[venous system]] of the [[upper limb]]. It is responsible for draining blood from the [[scapular region]] and typically empties into the [[subclavian vein]].
-The '''Dorsal Scapular Vein''' is a blood vessel that drains the [[scapula]] and the surrounding muscles. It is a tributary of the [[subclavian vein]], and it often accompanies the [[dorsal scapular artery]].
+== Anatomy ==
+The dorsal scapular vein accompanies the [[dorsal scapular artery]] along its course. It collects blood from the surrounding [[muscles]] and [[tissues]] of the [[scapula]].
-==Anatomy==
+== Clinical significance ==
+Understanding the anatomy of the dorsal scapular vein is important in [[surgical procedures]] involving the [[shoulder]] and [[neck]] regions. Injury to this vein can lead to [[hematoma]] formation and complications in [[blood drainage]].
-The dorsal scapular vein originates from the [[scapular region]] and runs along the medial border of the scapula. It drains the blood from the muscles around the scapula, including the [[rhomboid muscles]] and the [[levator scapulae muscle]]. It then joins the subclavian vein, which carries the blood towards the heart.
+== See also ==
+* [[Dorsal scapular nerve]]
-==Clinical Significance==
+* [[Subclavian vein]]
+* [[Venous system]]
-Due to its location, the dorsal scapular vein can be affected by injuries to the shoulder or upper back. It can also be involved in conditions such as [[thoracic outlet syndrome]] and [[venous thrombosis]].
-==See Also==
-* [[Scapula]]
+== References ==
-* [[Subclavian vein]]
+* {{Cite book | last = Moore | first = Keith L. | author-link = Keith L. Moore | title = Clinically Oriented Anatomy | publisher = Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | year = 2013 | isbn = 978-1-4511-1945-9 }}
-* [[Dorsal scapular artery]]
-* [[Rhomboid muscles]]
-* [[Levator scapulae muscle]]
-==References==
+== External links ==
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Dorsal_scapular_vein Dorsal scapular vein on WikiMD]
-<references />
+{{Veins of the upper limb}}
 [[Category:Veins of the upper limb]]
 [[Category:Anatomy]]
+[[Category:Cardiovascular system]]
-{{anatomy-stub}}