Anatomy

Superior Vena Cava

The venous trunk which returns blood from the head, neck, upper extremities and chest.

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Abstract

The venous trunk which returns blood from the head, neck, upper extremities and chest.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Vena Cava, Superior
  • Superior Vena Cavas
  • Vena Cavas, Superior

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A07w.015w.908w.949w.815w

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WG 625.V3

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Superior Vena Cava. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014683. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014683
  2. Superior Vena Cava. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_vena_cava
  3. Superior Vena Cava. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q736995