WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

vena subclavia

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun vena subclavia has 1 sense
  1. subclavian vein, vena subclavia - a continuation of the axillary vein; joins the internal jugular to form the brachiocephalic vein
    --1 is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

Definitions from the Web

Vena Subclavia

Description:

The vena subclavia, also known as the subclavian vein, is a major blood vessel located in the upper chest region. It is part of the circulatory system and plays a crucial role in returning deoxygenated blood from the upper limbs to the heart.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The vena subclavia in anatomy

Example Sentence: The vena subclavia transports blood from the upper extremities to the heart.

Sense 2:

Noun: The vena subclavia as a medical procedure

Example Sentence: The surgeon accessed the vena subclavia to insert the central venous catheter.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Pertaining to the vena subclavia

Example Sentence: The vena subclavia ligation procedure is commonly performed in vascular surgery.

Sense 4:

Adjective: Located near the vena subclavia

Example Sentence: The vena subclavia aneurysm caused severe pain in the shoulder region.

Related Products:

Explore related products on Amazon:

vena sacralis vena saphena vena scapularis dorsalis vena scrotalis vena sigmoideus vena spinalis vena sternocleidomastoidea vena stylomastoidea vena subclavia vena sublingualis vena supraorbitalis vena supratrochlearis vena temporalis vena testicularis vena thoracica vena thoracoepigastrica vena thyroidea

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus