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Definition of Superior vena cava

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Superior vena cava: A large vein that receives blood from the head, neck, upper extremities, and thorax and delivers it to the right atrium of the heart.

Atrial Fibrillation Illustration