Veins in the arm Flashcards

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Starting from just below the elbow, where the small veins converge, name the sequence of veins up the arm

A

COnverge into the basilic vein and the cephalic vein. Cephalic vein runs right up the arm, above the Biceps, and joins the axillary vein. Basilic vein runs up. Joins the brachial vein just after the two brachial veins converge. Brachial vein becomes the axillary vein

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What is the connection called Between the basilic and the cephalic veins

A

Antecubital vein

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With which vein does the basilic vein join?

A

Brachial vein

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4
Q

Where does the cephalic vein join?

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The axillary

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