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Which of the following veins begins at the lateral end of the dorsal venous arch?
Which of the following veins begins at the lateral end of the dorsal venous arch?
- Basilic vein
- Cephalic vein
- Axillary vein (correct)
- Median cubital vein
Which of these veins continues as the axillary vein?
Which of these veins continues as the axillary vein?
- Basilic vein (correct)
- Median cubital vein
- Cephalic vein
- Median vein of the forearm
Which vein is classified as both a deep vein and a terminus for superficial veins?
Which vein is classified as both a deep vein and a terminus for superficial veins?
- Cephalic vein
- Axillary vein (correct)
- Median vein of the forearm
- Basilic vein
What are the venae comitantes associated with the ulnar artery classified as?
What are the venae comitantes associated with the ulnar artery classified as?
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Into which vein does the cephalic vein drain?
Into which vein does the cephalic vein drain?
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Study Notes
Veins of the Upper Limb
- Deep veins include venae comitantes of radial and ulnar arteries, venae comitantes of brachial artery, and axillary vein.
Superficial Veins
- Dorsal venous arch is a superficial vein in the upper limb.
- Cephalic vein begins at the lateral end of the dorsal venous arch and terminates by draining into the axillary vein.
- Basilic vein begins at the medial end of the dorsal venous arch and continues as the axillary vein.
- Median cubital vein and median vein of the forearm are also part of the superficial veins in the upper limb.
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Description
This quiz covers the deep and superficial veins of the upper limb, including their locations, beginnings, and terminations. It includes veins such as the cephalic, basilic, and axillary veins.
