Asked by
anand kumar
on Dec 11, 2024
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Which vessel empties directly into the superior vena cava?
A) Brachiocephalic vein
B) Internal iliac vein
C) Femoral vein
D) Anterior tibial vein
Brachiocephalic Vein
A major vein formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins that carries deoxygenated blood to the heart.
Internal Iliac Vein
A vein that drains blood from the pelvis and lower limbs back towards the heart, merging with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein.
Femoral Vein
A major blood vessel in the thigh that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower limb back to the heart.
- Understand the importance of particular veins in the process of transporting blood from different areas or organs back to the heart or into more substantial veins.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of particular veins in the process of transporting blood from different areas or organs back to the heart or into more substantial veins.