From there, the subclavian vein continues to the outer border of the first rib where it then joins the internal jugular vein to form the brachiocephalic vein (also called the innominate vein).

Most physicians are generally familiar with the normal SVC and its tributaries. Blood from the head and neck travels via the external and internal jugular veins, which join the subclavian veins to ...

Thereupon, aortic arch angiography was performed through a right femoral artery puncture (fig1A). This showed extravasation around the innominate artery with rapid filling of the brachiocephalic vein.