Veins and Arteries

Question 1

What artery provides the main arterial supply to the arm and is a continuation of the axillary artery?

Answer 1

brachial artery

Question 2

Where does the brachial artery begin?

Answer 2

inferior border of teres major

Question 3

Where does the brachial artery end?

Answer 3

in the cubital fossa opposite the neck of the radius

Question 4

What two arteries does the brachial artery divide into?

Answer 4

radial and ulnar arteries

Question 5

Where are pulsations of the brachial artery palpable?

Answer 5

medial bicipital groove

Question 6

What are the two main superficial veins of the arm?

Answer 6

cephalic and basilic

Question 7

Where does the brachial vein begin?

Answer 7

at the elbow

Question 8

Where does the brachial vein end?

Answer 8

merges with the basilic vein to form the axillary vein

Question 9

Where do the cephalic and basilica veins originate?

Answer 9

in the subcutaneous tissue on the dorsum of the hand from the dorsal venous network

Question 10

What is the name of the veins that form communications between the superficial and deep veins?

Answer 10

perforating veins