Description
The veins of the mediastinum refer to veins that drain blood from the contents of the anterior mediastinum. This may include, but not limited to, the internal thoracic, mediastinal, and thymic veins.
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Vein
A venous sinus is a vein with a thin wall of endothelium that is devoid of smooth muscle to regulate its diameter.
