Supreme intercostal vein
(Redirected from Highest intercostal vein)
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It usually drains into the brachiocephalic vein.[1] Alternatively, it drains into the superior intercostal vein, or the vertebral vein of its corresponding side.
Clinical significance
This vein does not have valves, this is an important point when it comes to spread of cancerous secondaries.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Additional images
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Diagram showing completion of development of the parietal veins.
See also
References
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