In human anatomy, the axillary vein is a large blood vessel that conveys blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax, axilla (armpit) and upper limb toward the heart. There is one axillary vein on each side of the body. Its origin is at the lower margin of the teres major muscle and a continuation of the brachial vein. [1]

2023年11月3日 · The axillary vein is a deep vein of the upper limb that is formed by the union of the brachial and basilic veins. It starts at the lower border of the teres major muscle and ascends medially through the axilla towards the 1st rib, where it is continued by the subclavian vein.

6 天之前 · The axillary vein is one of the major veins of the upper limb. It is formed by the union of the paired brachial veins and the basilic vein and contributes to the drainage of the axilla, arm and superolateral chest wall.

Discover the origin, course, tributaries, and drainage areas of the axillary vein for a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy.

2025年1月23日 · The axillary vein is a large vein located in the axilla (armpit region) that serves as a major conduit for venous return from the upper limb. [6] . It is formed by the union of the brachial veins and the basilic vein at the lower border of the teres major muscle. The axillary vein runs alongside the axillary artery but lies more superficially.

2023年7月24日 · The axilla is an anatomical region under the shoulder joint where the arm connects to the shoulder. It contains a variety of neurovascular structures, including the axillary artery, axillary vein, brachial plexus, and lymph nodes. There are five anatomic borders of the axilla: the superior, anterior, posterior, lateral, and medial walls [1].

2021年4月21日 · In terms of infection rate, patient comfort, and anatomical relationship with the clavicle and lungs, the axillary vein is a good site for ultrasound-guided central venous cannulation.

Among the veins in the upper extremity, the cephalic and axillary veins are regarded as being suitable for venous access in the upper limb.

It begins at the confluence of the brachial and basilic veins near the teres major and subscapularis muscles. The axillary vein changes its name to subclavian vein as it crosses the outer border of the first rib. The cephalic vein drains into the middle to distal portion of the axillary vein.

We will consider the anatomy, areas of blood drainage, and anastomoses of the axillary vein. The axillary vein (vena axillaris) is a large, paired vein that is located in the axilla on the right and left. It is accompanied by the subclavian artery, as well as by the nerve trunks of the brachial plexus.