Cardinal veins
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The precardinal veins or anterior cardinal veins contribute to the formation of the internal jugular vein
s and together with the common cardinal vein form the superior vena cava
. In an anastomosis
by anterior cardinal veins, the left brachiocephalic vein
is produced.
Internal jugular vein
The two internal jugular veins collect the blood from the brain, the superficial parts of the face, and the neck.-Path:On both sides and at the base of the brain, the inferior petrosal sinus and the sigmoid sinus join to form the internal jugular vein...
s and together with the common cardinal vein form the superior vena cava
Superior vena cava
The superior vena cava is truly superior, a large diameter, yet short, vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart's right atrium...
. In an anastomosis
Anastomosis
An anastomosis is the reconnection of two streams that previously branched out, such as blood vessels or leaf veins. The term is used in medicine, biology, mycology and geology....
by anterior cardinal veins, the left brachiocephalic vein
Brachiocephalic vein
The left and right brachiocephalic veins in the upper chest are formed by the union of each corresponding internal jugular vein and subclavian vein...
is produced.