Definition of Accessory vertebral vein

1. Noun. A vein that accompanies the vertebral vein but passes through the foramen of the transverse process of the 7th cervical vertebra and empties into the brachiocephalic vein.

Exact synonyms: Vena Vertebralis Accessoria
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel

Medical Definition of Accessory vertebral vein

1. A vein that accompanies the vertebral vein but passes through the foramen of the transverse process of the seventh cervical vertebra and opens independently into the brachiocephalic vein. Synonym: vena vertebralis accessoria. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Accessory Vertebral Vein

accessory plantar ligaments
accessory portion of spinal accessory nerve
accessory process
accessory quadrate cartilage
accessory saphenous vein
accessory shoe
accessory shoes
accessory sign
accessory spleen
accessory suprarenal glands
accessory symptom
accessory thyroid
accessory thyroid gland
accessory tragus
accessory tubercle
accessory vertebral vein (current term)
accessory visual apparatus
accessory volar ligaments
acciacatura
acciacaturas
acciaccatura
acciaccaturas
acciaccature
accidence
accidences
accident
accident-blackspot
accident-prone
accident and emergency
accident blackspot

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