Internal thoracic veins are tributaries of the______________?
Correct answer: D. Brachiocephalic
- A. Azygos
- B. Subclavian
- C. Internal jugular
- D. Brachiocephalic
Explanation
The internal thoracic veins ascend beside the internal thoracic artery and unite with the brachiocephalic veins near the first costal cartilage. They are not tributaries of the azygos, subclavian or internal jugular veins in the usual anatomical description.
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