Venous System of the Upper Limb Flashcards

1
Q

What does the venous system of the upper limb do?

A

Drains deoxygenated blood from the arm, forearm and hand

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2
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How can the venous system of the upper limb be anatomically divided?

A

Into superficial veins and deep veins

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3
Q

What are the major superficial veins of the upper limb?

A

Cephalic and basilic

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4
Q

Where are the superficial veins of the upper limb located?

A

Within the subcutaneous tissue of the upper limb

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5
Q

Where does the basilic vein originate from?

A

The dorsal venous network of the hand

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6
Q

Where does the basilic vein ascend?

A

The medial aspect of the upper limb

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7
Q

Where does the basilic vein move deep into the arm?

A

At the border of the teres major

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8
Q

What happens when the basilic vein moves deep into the arm?

A

It combines with the brachial veins to form the axillary vein

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9
Q

What does the cephalic vein arise from?

A

The dorsal venous network of the hand

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10
Q

Where does the cephalic vein ascent?

A

The antero-lateral aspect of the upper limb passing anteriorly to the elbow

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11
Q

What happens to the cephalic vein at the shoulder?

A

It travels between the deltoid and pectoralis major muscle, and enters the axilla region

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12
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What is the space between the deltoid and pectoralis major known as?

A

The deltopectoral groove

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13
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How does the cephalic vein enter the axilla?

A

Via the clavipectoral triangle

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14
Q

What happens to the cephalic vein in the axilla?

A

It terminates by joining the axillary vein

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15
Q

How are the cephalic and basilic vein connected?

A

At the elbow, by the median cubital vein

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16
Q

Where are the deep veins of the upper limb situated?

A

Underneath the deep fascia

17
Q

What are the deep veins of the upper limb?

A

Paired veins that accompany and lie either side of an artery

18
Q

Where are the largest deep veins of the upper limb?

A

Brachial veins

19
Q

Where are the brachial veins situated?

A

On either side of the brachial artery

20
Q

What is the advantage of the veins being on either side of an artery?

A

The pulsations of the brachial artery aids the venous return

21
Q

What is it called when paired veins lie on either side of an artery?

A

Vena comitantes

22
Q

Where do perforating veins run?

A

Between the deep and superficial veins of the upper limb

23
Q

What is the purpose of the perforating veins?

A

They connect the deep and superficial systems

24
Q

What is venipuncture?

A

The practice of obtaining intravenous access

25
Q

Why might you need to gain intravenous access/

A

For IV therapy, or obtaining a blood sample

26
Q

What is the main location for venipuncture?

A

The median cubital vein

27
Q

What is the medial cubital vein?

A

A superficial vein that is situated anteriorly at the elbow

28
Q

Why is the median cubital vein commonly used?

A

Due to its accessible and superficial position