Blood Vessels Flashcards
List the direct branches of the axillary artery.
Superior thoracic
Thoracoacromial
Lateral thoracic
Subscapular
Posterior circumflex humeral
Anterior circumflex humeral
Where does the cephalic vein empty into?
Axillary vein
Where does the basilic vein empty into?
Brachial vein
What is the name of the vein that forms an “N-shaped” anastomosis between the basilic and cephalic veins?
Median cubital vein
How is the cephalic vein formed? What does it drain?
Arise from dorsal venous network of the hand
Lateral side of forearm
Deltopectoral groove
Drains into the axillary vein
How is the basilic vein formed? What does it drain?
Dorsal venous network of the hand
Medial side of the forearm
Pierces brachial fascia
Drains into brachial vein
Which nerve is accompanied by the profunda brachii artery?
Radial nerve
Whict artery is the direct continuation of the axillary artery?
Brachial artery
Which area (groove) the brachial vessels travel in?
Medial bicipital groove
What are the terminal branches of the brachial artery?
Radial artery
Ulnar artery
Which arteries contribute to the superficial palmar arch?
Ulnar artery
Superficial palmar branch of radial artery
Name the direct branches of the superficial palmar arch.
Common palmar digital arteries (3)
Which arteries contribute to the deep palmar arch?
Radial artery
Ulnar artery (deep palmar branch)
Name the direct branches of the deep palmar arch.
Palmar metacarpal arteries
What prominent artery travels directly under the anatomical snuffbox?
Radial artery
