25: UE Veins And Lymphatics Flashcards
Vein formed by the subclavian V, along with which other vein
Brachiocephalic V formed by subclavian + internal jugular V
Three veins that join to form the axillary V
- Cephalic V
- Brachial V’s
- Basilic V
What does the cephalic V drain?
Dorsal venous network
Median cubital vein
Communicating branch between cephalic + basilic vein
Where is the median cubital V?
Overlying bicipital aponeurosis in the antecubital region
Most common site of venipuncture + two reasons
Median cubital V:
- Superficial location
- Bicipital aponeurosis protects underlying structures
Brachial V’s
Multiple anastomosing vessels accompanying the brachial A
Four veins drained by the brachial V’s
Ulnar V, radial V, posterior and anterior interosseous V’s
Ulnar and radial V’s
Each are paired, anastomosing veins around thier given Artery
Anterior and posterior interosseous veins
Both paired, anastomosing veins around thier given arteries
What does the basilic vein drain
Dorsal venous network + median antebrachial V
What does the median antebrachial V drain?
Anterior forearm
Perforating veins in the arm
Communicates between superficial and deep veins
Path from lymphatic plexuses in digits and palms -> thoracic duct
Lymphatic plexuses -> superficial lymphatic vessels in UE -> subclavian lymphatic trunk -> thoracic duct
What does the right lymphatic trunk drain -> into what
Subclavian lymphatic trunk + bronchomediastinal trunk -> right lymphatic duct -> brachiocephalic Vein
