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Brachiocephalic veins

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Structure: vessels that form at the confluence of the subclavian and internal jugular veins, posterior to the sternoclavicular joints. Descend superficially (deep to manubrium). Left brachiocephalic vein crosses aortic branches to join right brachiocephalic vein at the SVC.Function: drains blood from upper extremities, neck, and head

Front	Brachiocephalic veins
Back	Structure: vessels that form at the confluence of the subclavian and internal jugular veins, posterior to the sternoclavicular joints. Descend superficially (deep to manubrium). Left brachiocephalic vein crosses aortic branches to join right brachiocephalic vein at the SVC. Function: drains blood from upper extremities, neck, and head

Brachiocephalic Veins Structure Vessels Form Confluence Subclavian Internal