Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Anterior Vertebral Vein.
Anterior Vertebral Vein - as a noun
A vein that accompanies the ascending cervical artery and opens into the vertebral vein
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vena vertebralis anteriorExample Sentences
"The anterior vertebral vein runs parallel to the vertebral column."
"The anterior vertebral vein collects blood from the spinal cord."
"There is typically only one anterior vertebral vein on each side of the body."
"The anterior vertebral vein drains into the vertebral venous plexus."
"The anterior vertebral vein is responsible for draining blood from the anterior part of the spinal cord."
