superior vena cava

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Noun1.superior vena cava - receives blood from the head and arms and chest and empties into the right atrium of the heart; formed from the azygos and both brachiocephalic veins
precava
vena cava - either of two large veins that return oxygen-depleted blood to the right atrium of the heart
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Blood collection from the anterior vena cava or jugular vein was performed using a 27 Gauge needle (Sterican 27 G 0.40 x 25 mm).
Blood collection from the anterior vena cava or jugular vein was performed much faster compared to saphenous and cephalic veins.
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