Venous And Lymphatic Drainage Of The Upper Limb Flashcards
1
Q
What are the major veins of the upper limb?
A
The cephalic and basilic veins
2
Q
Where are the celphalic and basiliac arterys located?
A
Cepalic on the lateral side of the arm and the basilic on the medial side of the arm
3
Q
Where are these two veins connected?
A
At the elbow by the medial cubital vein
4
Q
What are the 5 main areas of lymph nodes found in the axilla?
A
Pectoral, subscapular humeral, central and apical
5
Q
What can enlargement of the lymph nodes be caused by?
A
Infectious and maligant causes
6
Q
What can dissection of the lymph nodes damage?
A
The long thoraic or the thoracodorsal nerve
