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The superior vena cava develops from two embryological sources:

  • right anterior cardinal vein: forms the portion of the SVC that is superior to the azygous vein and the right brachiocephalic vein
  • the common cardinal vein: forms the section of the SVC inferior to its junction with the azygous vein

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