Quick Facts
Origin: Union of veins in the supraspinous fossa of scapula.
Course: Accompanies the suprascapular artery.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Supraspinatus muscle.
Origin
The suprascapular vein forms by the union of small tributaries on the supraspinous fossa of the scapula.
Course
The suprascapular vein accompanies its corresponding artery. It passes superior to the superior transverse ligament, continuing medially, deep to the inferior belly of omohyoid muscle. It traverses the anterior aspect of the scalenus anterior muscle and deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle to drain into the external jugular vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries of the suprascapular vein; however, it does for an anastomosis with the transverse cervical and circumflex scapular veins.
Structures Drained
The suprascapular vein drains the supraspinatus muscle and surrounding tissue.
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