Brachial vein
Brachial Vein
The Brachial Vein (pronounced: bray-key-al vein) is a significant blood vessel located in the upper arm, specifically in the brachium, the area between the shoulder and the elbow.
Etymology
The term "brachial" is derived from the Latin word "brachium," which means "arm." The term "vein" comes from the Latin word "vena," which means "blood vessel."
Anatomy
The brachial vein is a deep vein that runs along the inner side of the humerus, the long bone in the upper arm. It is formed by the union of the ulnar vein and the radial vein, which carry deoxygenated blood from the forearm. The brachial vein then continues upwards to join the axillary vein, which eventually becomes the subclavian vein to return blood to the heart.
Function
The primary function of the brachial vein is to transport deoxygenated blood from the upper extremity back to the heart. It also plays a role in the regulation of blood pressure and blood volume.
Related Terms
- Venous system: The network of blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
- Deep vein: A vein that is deep inside the body and not visible through the skin.
- Ulnar vein: A vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower part of the arm.
- Radial vein: A vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lateral part of the forearm.
- Axillary vein: A vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the armpit area.
- Subclavian vein: A vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper extremity to the heart.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brachial vein
- Wikipedia's article - Brachial vein
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