5 Questions
Which of the following veins begins at the lateral end of the dorsal venous arch?
Axillary vein
Which of these veins continues as the axillary vein?
Basilic vein
Which vein is classified as both a deep vein and a terminus for superficial veins?
Axillary vein
What are the venae comitantes associated with the ulnar artery classified as?
Deep veins
Into which vein does the cephalic vein drain?
Axillary vein
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.
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.
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