Diagram of subclavian vein. The subclavian vein is the major venous channel that drains the upper limb. The subclavian vein is a paired large vein one on either side of the body that is responsible for draining blood from the upper extremities allowing this blood to return to the heart. There are two such vessels within the human body the left subclavian vein and the. Third part edit the third portion of the subclavian artery runs downward and lateralward from the lateral margin of the scalenus anterior to the outer border of the first rib where it becomes the axillary artery.
June 09 2020 the subclavian vein is the major vein of the arm shoulder and neck. The subclavian vein lies below and in front of the artery separated from it by the scalenus anterior. There are two subclavian arteries that supply our arms with blood. The left subclavian vein plays a key role in the absorption of fats and lipids by allowing products that have been carried by lymph to enter the bloodstream where it can enter the hepatic portal vein.
This set is often in folders with. Heart conduction system diagram. This is the most superficial portion of the. The subclavian vein lies below and in front of the artery separated from it by the scalenus anterior.
Gross anatomy origin and course. Smartdraw includes 1000s of professional healthcare and anatomy chart templates that you can modify and make your own. The subclavian vein starts at the crossing of the lateral border of the 1 st ribit then arches cephalad posterior to the medial clavicle before curving caudally and receiving its only tributary the external jugular vein which drains into the superior vena cava at the lateral border. Shahab shahid mbbs reviewer.
Create healthcare diagrams like this example called catheter subclavian vein in minutes with smartdraw. Jugular vein site of entry. The diameter of the subclavian veins is approximately 12 cm depending on the individual. Catheter subclavian vein.
The third portion of the subclavian artery runs downward and lateralward from the lateral margin of the scalenus anterior to the outer border of the first rib where it becomes the axillary artery. The subclavian arteries branch to the vertebral arteries. Left atrium and ventricle diagram. Teamrads chest radiograph.
Its name means under the clavicle due to the course it takes when entering the thorax. Other sets by this creator.