Veins Sterno-Epigastric

The sterno-epigastric veins are considered a group of trunks that flow into the internal mammary vein. This paired vein is formed from the 2nd year of life, ending at the cartilage of the VI costal vertebra on the left. It connects the pulmonary and esophageal veins with the retroperitoneal veins. The proximal part of the organ is innervated on the right by two accessory trunks of the phrenic nerve.

The veins of the sterno-epigastric region are an important element of the human vascular system. They provide blood and oxygen to the tissues of the mid-chest and abdomen. In this article we will talk about the veins of the sternoid zone, their structure, location, and function.

The name of this vein is translated from Latin as “thoracic abdomen”. In Latin they are also called thoracic abscess veins or veins of the thoracic arm. This group of vessels runs in the armpit and connects the shoulders to the sternum and abdomen.

The anterior part of the sterno-epigastric veins is arched, resembling the shape of an inverted boomerang. Their anatomical structure is very different from the structure of the internal venous network of the sternum and stomach. Instead of three large main vessels with narrow veins, they contain about 40 small ones. Their blood surrounds the heart and diaphragm. They connect the veins of the diaphragm, which already supply the chest. The sterno-epigastric canal is a vessel that connects the anteroinferior superficial veins with the ethmoid deltoid vein. The posterior veins of the upper abdominal cavity begin to branch off from it.

An important function of blood vessels is to ensure oxygenation of the blood. The sterno-narvicular veins play a key role in blood circulation in the upper body. They supply