Definition of Dorsal scapular vein

1. Noun. Vein that is a tributary of the subclavian vein or external jugular vein and accompanies the descending scapular artery.

Exact synonyms: Vena Scapularis Dorsalis
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel

Medical Definition of Dorsal scapular vein

1. The vena comitans of the descending scapular artery; it is a tributary to the subclavian or the external jugular vein. Synonym: vena scapularis dorsalis. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dorsal Scapular Vein

dorsal nucleus of vagus nerve
dorsal pancreatic artery
dorsal part of pons
dorsal plate of neural tube
dorsal position
dorsal primary ramus of spinal nerve
dorsal radiocarpal ligament
dorsal reflex
dorsal root
dorsal root ganglion
dorsal sacrococcygeal muscle
dorsal sacrococcygeus muscle
dorsal sacroiliac ligaments
dorsal scapular artery
dorsal scapular nerve
dorsal scapular vein (current term)
dorsal spine
dorsal surface
dorsal surface of digit
dorsal surface of sacrum
dorsal surface of scapula
dorsal talonavicular bone
dorsal talonavicular ligament
dorsal tegmental decussation
dorsal thoracic artery
dorsal vagal nucleus
dorsal vein of corpus callosum
dorsal venous arch of foot

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