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Veins of the Upper Limbs

Superficial veins of the upper extremity

Superficial veins of the upper extremity

The superficial veins of the upper extremity are shown in blue.

This diagram of the superficial veins of the upper arm indicates the cephalic vein, basilic vein, vena mediana cubiti, medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve, medial antebrachial vein, accessory cephalic vein, and lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve.

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    "VII. The Veins. 3c. The Veins of the Upper Extremity and Thorax. Gray, Henry. 1918. Anatomy of the Human Body.."
    http://www.bartleby.com/107/172.html Bartleby Public domain.

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  • median cubital vein
  • basilic vein
  • cephalic vein
  • brachial vein
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