right brachiocephalic (innominate) vein

Origin

• formed by union of the internal jugular & subclavian veins

Tributaries

• right vertebral vein
• internal thoracic vein
• right lymphatic duct

Empties into

• joins with the left brachiocephalic vein to form the superior vena cava.

More general terms

• vein

Additional terms

• left brachiocephalic (innominate) vein
• superior vena cava (SVC)