Vasculature

Question 1

subclavian A

Answer 1

Right from brachiocephalic artery
Left from aortic arch
Distal border is first rib

Question 2

subclavian V

Answer 2

Both right and left from corresponding brachiocephalic veins

Distal border is first rib

Question 3

axillary A and V

Answer 3

Between 1st rib and inferior border of teres major tendon

Question 4

brachial A

Answer 4

From axillary artery until the distal split into radial/ulnar arteries
(Blood pressure measured here via cuff sphygmomanometer)

Question 5

deep brachial A (profunda brachii)

Answer 5

Large branch of brachial artery, runs parallel to it

Question 6

basilic V

Answer 6

Runs parallel to brachial artery, becomes superficial at medial elbow
Distal extension of basilic vein in the upper arm, runs along the antero-medial forearm

Question 7

cephalic V

Answer 7

Runs superficial along the midline of the path of the biceps brachii
-runs along the antero-lateral forearm

Question 8

Radial A

Answer 8

Along the antero-lateral surface of the radius

Question 9

Ulnar A

Answer 9

Along the anterior surface of the ulna and over the flexor retinaculum

Question 10

Recurrent radial and ulnar A

Answer 10

Branches that extend proximally around the elbow, to anastomose with branches of the brachial and deep brachial arteries, providing collateral circulation

Question 11

median antecubital (median cubital) V

Answer 11

Connects basilic and cephalic veins in the antecubital space (interior angle of the elbow) (site of venipuncture)

Question 12

median antebrachial V

Answer 12

Superficial vein along the midline of the anterior forearm

Question 13

Superficial palmar arch A

Answer 13

Formed by distal union of radial and ulnar arteries

Question 14

deep palmar arch A

Answer 14

Distal interconnections of the various forearm veins, less well defined

Question 15

Digital arteries

Answer 15

Branches of the superficial palmar arch to supply each digit