Two systems of veins that drain the upper limb and shoulder
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In the upper limb and shoulder, there are two main systems of veins: the superficial veins and the deep veins. Show more…
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PART 9: Veins of the Upper Limb (Open 30.45, 30.46) Veins to identify: Brachiocephalic Vein, Subclavian Vein, Cephalic Vein, Basilic Vein, Brachial Vein, Ulnar Vein, Radial Vein. The upper limbs are drained by a set of deep veins and a set of superficial veins. The superficial veins are closer to the surface and connect to one another to form complex venous networks. They also communicate with the deeper veins. Again, locate the brachiocephalic vein and the subclavian vein. Follow the subclavian vein away from the heart to locate the vein that receives blood from the arm and delivers it to the subclavian. This is the vein. The name of this vein describes the region that it passes through (armpit). The major superficial veins draining the arm itself are the cephalic and basilic veins. The vein is the more medial vein. The vein is seen as a large vessel spanning the length of the arm, flowing into the axillary vein. Of the basilic and cephalic veins, which is the more medial vein? On the anterior surface of the elbow, a short vein joins the basilic and cephalic veins. This is the vein. This vein is commonly used clinically. What might it be used for? Of these veins, which is the more medial? Which is more lateral? Both drain into the brachial vein. Review these veins by labeling the images below: Basilic V., Cephalic V., Brachial V., Radial V., Ulnar V., Axillary V., Median Cubital V.
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The _________ run(s) adjacent to the medial surface of the upper limb and eventually helps form the axillary vein.
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