Medial cubital vein

Medial Cubital Vein

1. MEDIAL CUBITAL VEIN

2. INTRODUCTION The veins of the arm provide convenient access to the bloodstream for a variety of medical uses. In this lesson we will review the location and medical functions of the median cubital and median antebrachial veins of the arm. 2

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5. 1 . The median cubital vein (median basilic vein, antecubital vein, cubital vein) is a branch of the  cephalic vein  that lies mostly within the  cubital fossa .

6. COURSE Branch of a cephalic vein, at the junction of the proximal quarter and distal three quarter of the forearm. It travels across the cubital fossa , receiving branches from the deep veins of the forearm before uniting with basilic vein. 6

7. USES OF MEDIAL CUBITAL VEIN It is the preferred vein for the venipuncture in the H – Shaped pattern. It is typically larger, closer to the surface, better anchored and more stationary than other. It is the easiest and least painfu l to puncture and the least likely to bruise. 7

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