vena pectoralis

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Noun vena pectoralis has 1 sense

pectoral vein, vena pectoralis - veins that drain the pectoral muscles and empty into the subclavian vein
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Term: vena pectoralis

Description:

Noun (Anatomy): the vena pectoralis refers to any of the veins that empty into the subclavian vein and drain the anterior thoracic wall.
Noun (Zoology): in some animals, the vena pectoralis is a vein in the shoulder region.
Adjective: referring to or related to the veins of the chest.

Sample Sentences:

The surgeon carefully clamped the vena pectoralis before proceeding with the bypass surgery.
In birds, the vena pectoralis is responsible for draining blood from the chest.
Regular exercise can help improve the blood flow in the vena pectoralis.