Noun: brachiocephalic vein
- Veins formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins
"The brachiocephalic veins are major vessels that return blood from the head, neck, and upper limbs";
- innominate vein, vena brachiocephalica
Derived forms: brachiocephalic veins
Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel
Encyclopedia: Brachiocephalic vein