Which vein drains the upper limb?

The blood in the axillary vein drains into the subclavian vein. The subclavian veins will merge with the internal jugular veins from the head to form the brachiocephalic veins. The brachiocephalic vein from each upper extremity will merge to form the superior vena cava.

Which superficial vein of the upper limb is a common site for venipuncture?

Median cubital vein
Median cubital vein connects the basilic and cephalic veins and can be accessed easily. This makes it a common site for venipuncture.

What veins are found in the upper extremities?

The deep veins of the upper extremity include the paired ulnar, radial, and interosseous veins in the forearm; paired brachial veins of the upper arm; and axillary vein. The axillary vein originates at the lower border of the teres major muscle in continuity with the brachial veins.

What are superficial veins of the arm?

Superficial veins in the arms/upper extremities include: Digital, metacarpal, cephalic, basilic, and median veins.

Where are the superficial veins located in the upper limb?

Superficial Veins. The major superficial veins of the upper limb are the cephalic and basilic veins. They are located within the subcutaneous tissue of the upper limb.

What are the superficial and deep subsystems of the venous system?

The superficial and deep subsystems are defined by major and tributary veins linked by the perforating veins as well as venous networks (plexi), with the goal of directing all venous blood return into the deep system in peripheral, mid, or central extremity venous segments.

Where does the venous drainage of the upper limb begin?

It’s a communicating venous channel between the cephalic and basilic veins, which shunts blood from the cephalic vein to the basilic vein. It begins from the cephalic vein, 2.5 cm below the elbow bend, runs obliquely upwards and medially to end in the basilic vein, 2.5 cm above the bend of elbow.

Where does the blood come from in the upper limb?

For example, the venous drainage of the upper limb splits into a superficial and deep venous drainage system. The superficial veins in the upper limb drain the blood from the skin and superficial fascia. The deep venous system will drain the blood from the deeper fascia, muscles, and bones.