The Azygos Vein is the Major Branch of The

Question

The azygos vein is the major branch of the
A) axillary vein.
B) superior vena cava.
C) inferior vena cava.
D) common iliac vein.
E) jugular vein.

Accepted Answer

The azygos vein is the major branch of the superior vena cava, which is formed by the joining of the left and right brachiocephalic veins. The superior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the right atrium of the heart.