Vascular Anatomy and Mediastinum
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What is the location of the Azygos vein in the body?

  • Left side of the posterior thoracic wall and the posterior mediastinum
  • Right side of the posterior abdominal wall and the posterior mediastinum (correct)
  • Anterior to the thoracic vertebral column
  • Left side of the posterior abdominal wall and the anterior mediastinum
  • What is the primary function of the Azygos vein?

  • To drain venous blood from the upper lumber region
  • To connect the inferior vena cava with the aorta
  • To drain venous blood from the thoracic wall and upper lumber region (correct)
  • To supply oxygenated blood to the thoracic wall
  • What is the connection of the Azygos vein?

  • Connects the inferior vena cava with the superior vena cava (correct)
  • Connects the inferior vena cava with the pulmonary artery
  • Connects the superior vena cava with the aorta
  • Connects the superior vena cava with the pulmonary vein
  • What is the level of formation of the Azygos vein?

    <p>T12 vertebra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the Azygos vein?

    <p>Right subcostal vein and right accessory lumbar vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative formation of the Azygos vein?

    <p>As a continuation of the right subcostal vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Azygos vein in the thorax?

    <p>To drain venous blood from the thoracic wall and upper lumber region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which veins run anterior to the thoracic vertebral column?

    <p>Azygos, hemiazygos, and accessory hemiazygos veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of the Azygos vein in the thorax?

    <p>It is a collateral channel connecting the superior vena cava with the inferior vena cava</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the level of the Azygos vein on a CT scan or MRI?

    <p>T4</p> Signup and view all the answers

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