Venous Drainage of the Upper Limb Flashcards
What are the major superficial veins of the upper limb
Cephalic
Basilic
Where does the basilic vein originate
From the dorsal venous network of the hand
What is the course of the basilic vein
Ascends medial aspect of upper limb
Moves deep into arm at border of teres major
Combines with brachial vein to form axillary vein
Where does the cephalic vein arise
From the dorsal venous network of the hand
What is the course of the cephalic vein
Ascends antero-lateral aspect of upper limb
Passes anteriorly at elbow
Travels between deltoid and pectoralis major at the shoulder
Enters axilla via clavipectoral triangle
Terminates in axilla by joining axillary vein
What connects the cephalic and basilic veins at the elbow
Median cubital vein
Where are the deep veins of the upper limb situated
Underneath deep fascia
What is the largest deep vein of the upper limb
Brachial vein
What are vena comitantes
Paired veins that lie on either side of artery
Pulsations of artery aid venous return
What are perforating veins
Veins that run between deep and superficial veins of upper limb, connecting the two systems
