Superior Vena Cava

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** The large vein that terminates in the right atrium and transports deoxygenated blood from the head, neck, arms, and chest to the heart.

**Synonyms:** - Anterior Vena Cava - Cranial Vena Cava - SUPERIOR VENA CAVA - superior vena cava