Suprascapular vein
| Suprascapular vein | |
|---|---|
Thyrocervical trunk with branches, including suprascapular artery (image is of artery, not vein. However, vein is in similar location) | |
The veins of the neck, viewed from in front (suprascapular vein not labeled, but region is visible) | |
| Details | |
| Drains to | External jugular vein |
| Artery | Suprascapular artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | vena suprascapularis |
| TA98 | A12.3.05.049 |
| TA2 | 4961 |
| FMA | 14319 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The suprascapular vein is a vein running above the scapula. It drains into the external jugular vein. It drains the posterior region around the scapula.