Veins Flashcards
What is the function of the radial vein?
Drains blood from the forearms and hand
What is the function of the renal vein?
Drains blood from kidneys
What is the function of the superior vena cava?
Drains blood from the upper body and head ( neck and arms)
What is the function of the Brachial vein?
Drains blood from upper arm muscles like the biceps brachii
What is the function of the brachiocephalic vein?
Drains blood from upper limbs, neck and head
What is the function of the great saphenous vein?
Drains blood from the foot, upper thigh and groin
What is the function of the common iliac vein?
Drains blood from the pelvis and lower limbs
What is the function of the subclavian vein?
Drains blood from the arms
What is the function of the internal jugular?
Drains blood from head and neck
What is the function of the hepatic vein?
Drains blood from the liver, stomach, pancreas, small intestine and colon
What is the function of the inferior vena cava vein?
Drains blood from the lower body ( feet, legs, thighs, pelvis and abdomen)
What is the function of the ulnar vein?
Drains blood from forearm (near the elbow)
What is the function of the femoral vein?
Drains blood from the leg and pelvic region