The Azygous and Hemiazygous Veins are the Chief Collecting Veins

Question

The azygous and hemiazygous veins are the chief collecting veins of the ________.
A) head and neck
B) pelvis
C) upper limbs
D) lower limbs
E) thorax

Accepted Answer

The azygous and hemiazygous veins are located in the thorax and are responsible for collecting blood from the chest and abdomen, making choice E the correct answer. The other options are incorrect because they refer to different regions of the body.