Hemiazygos vein

System Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT 244408009

Hemiazygos vein

Definition

The hemiazygos vein (vena azygos minor inferior) is a vein running superiorly in the lower thoracic region, just to the left side of the vertebral column.

Also known as hemi-azygos vein, hemiazygous vein, inferior hemi-azygos vein, vena hemiazygos — per UBERON

The Hemiazygos vein is a part of the Cardiovascular.

Also identified as