vertebral vein — n a tributary of the brachiocephalic vein that is formed by the union of branches originating in the occipital region and forming a plexus about the vertebral artery in its passage through the foramina of the cervical vertebrae and that receives… … Medical dictionary
Vertebral vein — Infobox Vein Name = Vertebral vein Latin = vena vertebralis GraySubject = 168 GrayPage = 649 Caption = The vertebral vein. (Vertebral labeled at upper left and center right.) Caption2 = DrainsFrom = Source = deep cervical vein DrainsTo =… … Wikipedia
accessory vertebral vein — 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 • Syn: ↑vena vertebralis accessoria • Hypernyms: ↑vein, ↑vena, ↑venous … Useful english dictionary
anterior vertebral vein — noun a vein that accompanies the ascending cervical artery and opens into the vertebral vein • Syn: ↑vena vertebralis anterior • Hypernyms: ↑vein, ↑vena, ↑venous blood vessel … Useful english dictionary
vertebral vein accessory — vena vertebralis accessoria … Medical dictionary
vertebral vein anterior — vena vertebralis anterior … Medical dictionary
Vertebral artery — Infobox Artery Name = Vertebral artery Latin = arteria vertebralis GraySubject = 148 GrayPage = 578 Caption = Arteries of the neck. The vertebral arteries arise from the subclavian arteries and join to form the basilar artery. It is ponted out,… … Wikipedia
Vein — A blood vessel that carries blood low in oxygen content from the body back to the heart. The deoxygenated form of hemoglobin (deoxyhemoglobin) in venous blood makes it appear dark. Veins are part of the afferent wing of the circulatory system… … Medical dictionary
Vertebral artery dissection — Classification and external resources … Wikipedia
Deep cervical vein — Vein: Deep cervical vein The vertebral vein Latin vena cervicalis profunda Gray s … Wikipedia
