| Front | Superior vena cava |
|---|---|
| Back | (SVC) Structure: a large vein descending in the thoracic cavity to pierce the pericardial sac and enter the top of the right atrium. Tributaries: azygous vein, brachiocephalic veins Function: brings deoxygenated blood from upper extremities to the right atrium |
Tags: veins
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