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Thymic Veins
Cardiovascular System

Thymic Veins

Venae thymicae

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Quick Facts

Origin: Thymus gland.

Course: Superiorly to the left brachiocephalic vein.

Tributaries: None.

Drainage: Thymus.

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Origin

The thymic veins originate on the posterior surface of the thymus.

Course

From the gland, the thymic veins ascend in the superior mediastinum, draining into the left brachiocephalic vein.

Tributaries

There are no named tributaries.

Structures Drained

The thymic veins are responsible for draining the thymus.

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