Superficial veins of upper limb

Question 1

Origin and course of the basilic vein

Answer 1

Originates from dorsal venous network of hand

Ascends medially

Question 2

Termination of basilic vein

Answer 2

At border of teres major it moves deeper and combines with brachial veins to form the Axillary vein

Question 3

Origin and course of Cephalic vein

Answer 3

Originates from dorsal venous network of hand
Ascends antero-laterally (passing anteriorly at elbow)
At the shoulder it travels between the deltoid and pec major (deltopectoral groove)

Question 4

Termination of Cephalic vein

Answer 4

Enters axilla via clavipectoral triangle and joins Axillary vein

Question 5

Where do the basilic and Cephalic veins join

Answer 5

In cubital fossa they’re joined by the median cubital vein

Question 6

What are the 2 major superficial veins

Answer 6

Cephalic and basilic veins

In subcutaneous tissue