Veins Flashcards
the 2 deep veins that drain the forearm are the ______ and _________
Radial and ulnar vein
the brachiocephalic veins fuse to form the….
superior vena cava
the vein that receives blood from the arm via the axillary vein is the….
subclavian vein
deep veins that drain the lower leg and foot are the _____, the _______ and the _________
fibular vein, posterior tibial vein, anterior tibial vein
the vein that is formed by the union of the external and internal iliac is the….
common iliac vein
the 2 veins that join to become the superior vena cava are the _______ and ________
R and L Brachiocephalic veins
the superficial vein that drains the lateral aspect of the upper limb is the….
cephalic vein
the superficial vein that drains the medial aspect of the upper limb is the….
Basilic Vein
The vein that carries nutrient rich blood from the digestive system to the liver for processing is the…
Hepatic portal vein
the longest superficial vein in the human body (in the leg) is the….
great saphenous vein
Major 2 veins that drains the brain
Vertebral and internal jugular veins
the vein that pass through the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae are the….
vertebral vein
the vein that drains the thorax and empties the superior vena cava is the….
azygos vein
the superficial vein that connects the cephalic vein with the basaltic vein is the….
medial cubical vein
the popliteal vein drains into the…. (major vein of the thigh)
femoral vein
2 deep veins that empty into the brachial vein are the ______ and the ______
radial vein and ulnar vein
the vein that drains venous blood from the scalp into the subclavican vein is the….
external jugular vein
2 deep veins that empty directly into the popliteal are the ____ and the ______
anterior tibial vein and interior tibial vein
2 large veins that unite to form the inferior vena cava are the….
R and L common iliac veins
the superficial vein that empties into the femora vein is the….
great saphenous vein
the major vein draining the abdomen and lower limbs is the…
inferior vena cava
the superficial vein of the lower leg that drains into the popliteal vein is the
small saphenous vein
The _____ vein of the foot drains the anterior tibial vein
Dorsal pedis vein
