TYPES OF VEINS Flashcards
carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart
VEINS
Flow along the lateral portion of the fingers
digital vein
Formed by the union of the digital veins
dorsometacarpal vein
what are the veins in the arm
cephalic vein
accessory cephalic vein
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what are the VEINS OF THE FINGERS & HAND
digital vein
dorsometacarpal vein
Commences at the dorsal venous arch traveling upward along the radial border of the forearm.
cephalic vein
Commences in the venous plexus of the palm
medial antebrachial vein
Located on the innermost aspect of the antecubital fossa on the ulnar side
median basilic vein
Reserved for blood draws, peripheral midline catheters, and PICC placement
median basilic vein
Located in the mid-antecubital
fossa or inner elbow area
medial cephalic vein
Used for drawing blood
medial cephalic vein
Located fossa above the antecubital
upper cephalic vein
6mm diameter
upper cephalic vein
Located above the antecubital fassa
upper basilic vein
Medial to the biceps and connects fo the axillary vein in the armpit area
upper basilic vein
8mm diameter
upper basilic vein
LOCATION OF BEST INSERTION SITE
The veins in the antecubital fossa or the forearms are the best choice for children older than 2
Do not use deep veins
Originates from either a plexus on the back of
the forearm or the dorsal venous network.
Accessory Cephalic Vein
Commences at the dorsal venous arch traveling upward along the ulnar border of
the forearm.
Basilic Vein
