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vena vertebralis

DEFINITIONS OF: vena vertebralis

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n a vein that goes through the foramina of the cervical vertebrae and forms a plexus around the vertebral artery; empties into the brachiocephalic vein

Synonyms:
vertebral vein
Type of:
vein, vena, venous blood vessel
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
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