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Azygous system
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
09/12/2008

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Term
T/F: the azygous vein is only on the right side of the body
Definition
True
Term
Where does the azygous vein begin
Definition
at the first ascending lumber vein of the abdomen
Term
What kind of veins does the azygous vein receive primarily?
Definition
posterior intercostal veins
Term
Where is the hemiazygous vein located
Definition
on the left side of the body at the first ascending lumbar vein
Term
What type of veins does the hemiazygous vein receive
Definition
posterior intercostal veins
Term
T/F: the hemiazygous ascends to T5 intercostal space and crosses the midline and becomes a tributary of the azygous vein
Definition
true
Term
What is the function of the accessory hemiazygous vein
Definition
receives posterior intercostal veins and crosses over to become a tributary of the azygous vein and is also a tributary of the left brachiocephalic vein
Term
All vessels end up in the ___ atrium if using the azygous vein
Definition
right
Term
T/F: the azygous vein also receives veins from visceral organs
Definition
true
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