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Veins of the Upper Limbs

Deep veins of the upper extremity

Deep veins of the upper extremity

The veins of the upper extremity are divided into two sets, superficial and deep. The deep veins are shown in blue.

This diagram of the deep veins of the upper extremity indicates the venae comites of brachial artery, anastamosis of radius and ulna, radial deep veins, ulnar deep veins, and interosseous veins.

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    "VII. The Veins. 3c. The Veins of the Upper Extremity and Thorax. Gray, Henry. 1918. Anatomy of the Human Body.."
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