Lab3 - Module 1 - Anatomy of the Arm: Page 8 of 9

Veins of the Arm

Add the Brachial Vein and Axillary Vein. The two deep brachial veins accompany the brachial artery. In the extremities, for every artery there are two deep veins. The two brachial veins begin at the elbow by union of the venae comitantes of the radial and ulnar arteries, and end at the axillary vein.

Add the Basilic Vein. Located on the medial side of the inferior part of the arm. Near the junction of the middle and inferior thirds of the arm, the basilica vein passes deep to the brachial fascia and empties into the brachial vein.

Add the Cephalic Vein. Located along the anterolateral surface of the biceps brachii muscle.

Add the Deltoid muscle. Superiorly the Cephalic Vein passes in the deltopectoral groove, piercing the fascia of the deltopectoral triangle and emptying into the axillary vein.

Add the Medial Cubital Vein. The communication between the basilic and cephalic veins in the cubital fossa; it lies anterior to the bicipital aponeurosis. This is the vein typically used to draw blood.