Left axillary vein (Vena axillaris)
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Anatomy
The major vein of the axilla, formed at the lower border of teres major by the union of brachial veins with the basilic, becoming the subclavian vein at the first rib.
Clinical notes
Key access site for central venous catheterization and pacemaker lead insertion; effort thrombosis here constitutes Paget-Schroetter syndrome.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left axillary vein?
The major vein of the axilla, formed at the lower border of teres major by the union of brachial veins with the basilic, becoming the subclavian vein at the first rib.
Why is the Left axillary vein clinically important?
Key access site for central venous catheterization and pacemaker lead insertion; effort thrombosis here constitutes Paget-Schroetter syndrome.
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