Internal thoracic vein
| Internal thoracic vein | |
|---|---|
 | |
 Posterior surface of sternum and costal cartilages, showing Transversus thoracis. (Internal mammary vessels labeled at center top.) | |
| Details | |
| Drains from | superior epigastric vein |
| Drains to | brachiocephalic vein |
| Artery | internal thoracic artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | vena thoracica interna |
| TA98 | A12.3.04.018 |
| TA2 | 4786 |
| FMA | 4729 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
In human anatomy, the internal thoracic vein (previously known as the internal mammary vein) is a vessel that drains the chest wall and breasts.
Bilaterally, it arises from the superior epigastric vein, accompanies the internal thoracic artery along its course and terminates in the brachiocephalic vein.
Additional images
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Transverse section of thorax, showing relations of pulmonary artery.
External links
- Internal thoracic vein - thefreedictionary.com
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