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        | T/F: the azygous vein is only on the right side of the body |  | Definition 
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        | Where does the azygous vein begin |  | Definition 
 
        | at the first ascending lumber vein of the abdomen |  | 
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        | What kind of veins does the azygous vein receive primarily? |  | Definition 
 
        | posterior intercostal veins |  | 
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        | Where is the hemiazygous vein located |  | Definition 
 
        | on the left side of the body at the first ascending lumbar vein |  | 
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        | What type of veins does the hemiazygous vein receive |  | Definition 
 
        | posterior intercostal veins |  | 
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        | T/F: the hemiazygous ascends to T5 intercostal space and crosses the midline and becomes a tributary of the azygous vein |  | Definition 
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        | What is the function of the accessory hemiazygous vein |  | Definition 
 
        | receives posterior intercostal veins and crosses over to become a tributary of the azygous vein and is also a tributary of the left brachiocephalic vein |  | 
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        | All vessels end up in the ___ atrium if using the azygous vein |  | Definition 
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        | T/F: the azygous vein also receives veins from visceral organs |  | Definition 
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