Superior intercostal vein
| Superior intercostal vein | |
|---|---|
Intercostal spaces, viewed from the left | |
| Details | |
| Source | Posterior intercostal veins #2, #3, and #4 |
| Drains to | Azygos vein, brachiocephalic vein |
| Artery | Intercostal arteries |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | vena intercostalis superior dextra, vena intercostalis superior sinistra |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The superior intercostal veins are two veins that drain the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th intercostal spaces, one vein for each side of the body.