Thoracoepigastric vein
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A vein, named the thoracoepigastric, runs along the lateral aspect of the trunk between the superficial epigastric vein
below and the lateral thoracic vein
above and establishes an important communication between the femoral vein
and axillary vein
. This is an especially important vein when the inferior vena cava
(IVC) becomes obstructed, by providing a means of collateral venous return.
Superficial epigastric vein
The superficial epigastric vein is a vein which travels with the superficial epigastric artery. It joins the accessory saphenous vein near the fossa ovalis.-External links: - "Anterior Abdominal Wall: Blood Vessels in the Superficial Fascia"...
below and the lateral thoracic vein
Lateral thoracic vein
The lateral thoracic vein is a tributary of the axillary vein. It runs with the lateral thoracic artery and drains the Serratus anterior muscle and the Pectoralis major muscle....
above and establishes an important communication between the femoral vein
Femoral vein
In the human body, the femoral vein is a blood vessel that accompanies the femoral artery in the femoral sheath. It begins at the adductor canal and is a continuation of the popliteal vein...
and axillary vein
Axillary vein
In human anatomy, the axillary vein is a large blood vessel that conveys blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax, axilla and upper limb toward the heart...
. This is an especially important vein when the inferior vena cava
Inferior vena cava
The inferior vena cava , also known as the posterior vena cava, is the large vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower half of the body into the right atrium of the heart....
(IVC) becomes obstructed, by providing a means of collateral venous return.