AXILLARY VEIN
\ˈaksɪləɹi vˈe͡ɪn], \ˈaksɪləɹi vˈeɪn], \ˈa_k_s_ɪ_l_ə_ɹ_i v_ˈeɪ_n]\
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By Princeton University
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The venous trunk of the upper limb; a continuation of the basilar and brachial veins running from the lower border of the teres major muscle to the outer border of the first rib where it becomes the subclavian vein.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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This vein corresponds with the artery; anterior to which it is situate. It is a continuation of the brachial veins; and, at its termination, assumes the name Subclavian.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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