Venous Drainage of the Upper Limb: Superficial Veins
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Venous Drainage of the Upper Limb: Superficial Veins

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Where does the basilic vein originate from?

  • Antero-lateral aspect of the upper limb
  • In the shoulder region
  • In the head region
  • Dorsal venous network of the hand (correct)

    • What is the etymology of the term 'cephalic' in cephalic vein?

  • Related to the head
  • Related to the chest
  • Related to the arm (correct)
  • Related to the hand

    • Where does the cephalic vein travel between before entering the axilla region?

  • Deltoid and pectoralis major muscles (correct)
  • Clavicle and humerus bones
  • Shoulder and elbow joints
  • Biceps and triceps muscles

    • What is the meaning of 'basilic' in basilic vein?

    <p>Related to the inner aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the basilic vein combine with the brachial veins?

    <p>At the border of the teres major</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the position of the cephalic vein on the arm?

    <p>Outer aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trajectory of the cephalic vein at the elbow?

    <p>Passing anteriorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the cephalic vein enter the axilla region?

    <p>Clavipectoral triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the basilic vein at the border of teres major?

    <p>It moves deep into the arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vein is commonly used for venepuncture due to its ease of access and fixed, superficial position?

    <p>Median cubital vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of veins run between the deep and superficial veins of the upper limb, connecting the two systems?

    <p>Perforating veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population has a superficial ulnar artery that runs superficially to the bicipital aponeurosis instead of underneath it?

    <p>About 3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vein empties into the axillary vein within the axilla?

    <p>Cephalic vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are veins called that are structured in a way that they accompany and lie on either side of an artery?

    <p>Vena comitantes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which veins are the largest in size and lie on either side of the brachial artery?

    <p>Brachial veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the deep venous system of the upper limb situated?

    <p>Below the deep fascia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What assists the venous return in the upper extremity?

    <p>The pulsations of the brachial artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the practice of obtaining intravenous access for providing intravenous therapy or obtaining a blood sample?

    <p>Venepuncture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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