Vascularization of the Upper Limb Flashcards
What is the main artery that supplies the upper limb and has many branches?
Subclavian artery.
Where does the right subclavian artery arise from?
Brachiocephalic artery.
Where does the left subclavian artery arise from?
Aortic arch.
The subclavian artery becomes the __________ _____ as it crosses over the lateral border of the first rib.
Axillary artery.
The axillary artery continues distally and becomes the ________ _____ at the inferior border of the teres major muscle.
Brachial artery.
The brachial artery continues distally, passing over the elbow and bifurcates into the ______ and _______ _______.
Radial and Ulnar arteries.
The radial and ulnar arteries branch into the hand, where they form the ________ and ______ _______ ______.
Superficial and Deep Palmar Arches.
Veins that course with the subcutaneous layer of skin and are not paired with an artery.
Superficial veins.
A superficial vein that travels along the medial border of the upper limb and unites with the brachial vein to become the axillary vein.
Basilic vein.
A superficial vein that travels along the lateral border of the upper limb and empties in the axillary vein.
Cephalic vein.
A superficial vein that is the anastomotic connection of the basilic and cephalic veins.
Median cubital vein.
Veins located deep within the upper limb and course along with their associated artery of the same name.
Deep veins.
Deep vein that is typically paired, that accompanies the radial artery; located laterally in the forearm.
Radial vein.
Deep vein that is typically paired, that accompanies the ulnar artery; located medially in the forearm.
Ulnar vein.
Deep vein that is typically paired, that accompanies the brachial artery; located medially in the arm.
Brachial vein.
Deep vein that is formed by the union of the brachial and basilic veins at the lower border of the teres major muscle.
Axillary vein.
Deep vein that arises from the axillary vein, that courses across the anterior scalene muscle to unite with the internal jugular vein forming the brachiocephalic vein.
Subclavian vein.
Where does the right upper limb lymphatics mainly drain into?
Right subclavian via the right lymphatic duct.
Where does the left upper limb lymphatics mainly drain into?
Left subclavian vein via the thoracic duct.
