Internal thoracic vein

Definition

The internal thoracic vein is a blood vessel that drains blood from the chest wall and breasts back to the heart. It runs alongside the internal thoracic artery, primarily collecting deoxygenated blood from the anterior thoracic wall.

Related terms

Vena Cava: The large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body into the right atrium of the heart.

Thoracic Artery: An artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the thoracic wall, including tissues and muscles.

Circulatory System:

The body system responsible for circulating blood and lymph throughout the body, comprising the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels