Azygos venous system

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The azygos system of veins consists of several longitudinal vessels on both sides of the spine that collect blood from the viscera of the mediastinum, as well as the back and thoracic wall and abdominal wall. These veins ascend to empty into the superior vena cava (Read more!).

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