Quick Facts
Origin: Thymus gland.
Course: Superiorly to the left brachiocephalic vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Thymus.
Related parts of the anatomy
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.
