Lateral Mammary Branches of Lateral Thoracic Vein (Left)
Rami mammarii laterales venae thoracicae lateralis
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Lateral side of breast.
Course: Empties into the lateral thoracic vein, which follows the lateral border of pectoralis minor muscle to drain into the axillary vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Lateral aspect of breast.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The lateral mammary branches originate in the lateral aspect of the breast.
Course
As they leave the breast, they curve around the lateral border of pectoralis major to drain into the lateral thoracic vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries of the lateral mammary branches.
Structures Drained
The lateral mammary branches drain blood from the lateral aspect of the breast and from the areolar venous plexus (of Haller) (Dorland, 2011).
References
Dorland, W. (2011) Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary. 32nd edn. Philadelphia, USA: Elsevier Saunders.
