Cardiovascular system
Left subclavian vein
Vena subclavia sinistra
- System
- Cardiovascular system
- Regions
- Trunk, Upper limb, Head, Neck
- Side
- Left
- Part of
- Systemic veins
DescriptionUnreviewed
The subclavian vein is a paired large vein, one on either side of the body, that is responsible for draining blood from the upper extremities, allowing this blood to return to the heart.
The left subclavian vein plays a key role in the absorption of lipids, by allowing products that have been carried by lymph in the thoracic duct to enter the bloodstream.
The diameter of the subclavian veins is approximately 1–2 cm, depending on the individual.
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Parts
Names
- Latin
- Vena subclavia sinistra
- English
- Left subclavian vein
- French
- Veine sous-clavière gauche
- Spanish
- Vena subclavia izquierda
- Portuguese
- Veia subclávia esquerda