subcostal vein [FBbt_00004754]

Smaller longitudinal vein that arises from the humeral crossvein and is found just posterior to the costal vein (Ferris, 1950; Fabian et al., 2016). Its distal end does not reach the wing margin or any other vein (Fabian et al., 2016).

subcostal vein

ID: FBbt_00004754

Adult Anatomy

Smaller longitudinal vein that arises from the humeral crossvein and is found just posterior to the costal vein (Ferris, 1950; Fabian et al., 2016). Its distal end does not reach the wing margin or any other vein (Fabian et al., 2016).

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## Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
auxiliary vein exact synonym Ferris, 1950
subcosta exact synonym Fabian et al., 2016
wing vein L0 exact synonym Stark et al., 1999
axillary vein exact synonym