vertebral vein

Introduction

Venae comitantes that run through the foramina in the transverse process of C1-C6 & form a plexus around the vertebral artery.

Course

• accompanies the vertebral artery
• passes through the transverse process of C1-C6

Empties into

• brachiocephalic vein (as a single trunk)

More general terms

• vein

Additional terms

• accessory vertebral vein
• anterior vertebral vein
• brachiocephalic vein
• vertebral artery