venae profundae membri superioris

venae profundae membri superioris: [TA] deep veins of upper limb: veins that drain the upper limb, found accompanying homonymous arteries, and anastomosing freely with the superficial veins; they include the brachial, ulnar, and radial veins, and their tributaries, all of which ultimately drain into the axillary vein.

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venae membri superioris — [TA] veins of upper limb: veins that drain the arm, forearm, and hand, divided into superficial veins (those in the superficial fascia) and deep veins (those that accompany arteries); there are frequent anastomoses between the two groups. See… … Medical dictionary
deep veins of upper limb — venae profundae membri superioris … Medical dictionary
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