Definition of Vertebral vein

1. Noun. A vein that goes through the foramina of the cervical vertebrae and forms a plexus around the vertebral artery; empties into the brachiocephalic vein.

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

Medical Definition of Vertebral vein

1. A vein derived from tributaries (venae comitantes) which run through the foramina in the transverse processes of the first six cervical vertebrae and form a plexus around the vertebral artery; it empties as a single trunk into the brachiocephalic veins. Synonym: vena vertebralis. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vertebral Vein

vertebral epidural space
vertebral foramen
vertebral formula
vertebral fusion
vertebral ganglion
vertebral groove
vertebral nerve
vertebral notch
vertebral part of diaphragm
vertebral part of the costal surface of the lungs
vertebral plexus
vertebral polyarthritis
vertebral pulp
vertebral region
vertebral ribs
vertebral vein (current term)
vertebral venography
vertebral venous plexus
vertebral venous system
vertebrally
vertebrarium
vertebrarterial
vertebras
vertebrata
vertebrate
vertebrate foot
vertebrate hormones
vertebrate paleontology
vertebrate viruses
vertebrated

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