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The left subclavian vein drains the left upper limb. It unites with the left internal jugular vein to form the left brachiocephalic vein, which is indicated in the image by the blue arrow.
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Left subclavian vein
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The blue arrow indicates the left brachiocephalic vein, which is formed by the union of the subclavian vein and the internal jugular vein on the left side. The left brachiocephalic vein joins the right brachiocephalic vein to form the superior vena cava, which drains into the right atrium.
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Left brachiocephalic vein
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The aortic arch arises from the ascending aorta, and continues to form the descending aorta. It can be easily recognised by its curved shape and its three main branches. It lies below the left brachiocephalic vein, which is indicated by the blue arrow.
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Aortic arch
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The pulmonary trunk arises from the right ventricle. It divides into the left and right pulmonary arteries to the left of the tracheal bifurcation. The pulmonary trunk (and arteries) transport deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle into the lungs. The blue arrow indicates the left brachiocephalic vein.
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Left pulmonary artery
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The pulmonary veins transport oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. The pulmonary veins drain into the left atrium, which forms the posterior surface of the heart cannot be seen in the image. The blue arrow indicates the left brachiocephalic vein.
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Pulmonary vein
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Superior mediastinum
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Identify the structure indicated by the blue arrow in the image below [lightgallery]
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