Dissection 1: Superficial Veins of the Upper Limb Flashcards
How do supraclavicular cutaneous sensory nerves reach the spinal cord to give somatic sensory to the shoulder
via spinal nerves C3 and C4
How do the cutaneous nerves of the arm and forearm reach the spinal cord
via the brachial plexus (C5-T1)
Which aspect of the upper limb does the cephalic vein run along
the lateral
What aspect of the upper limb does the basilic vein run along
the medial aspect
Where do both the cephalic and basilic veins arise from
the dorsal venous network on the dorsum of the hand
What is housemans vein
the section of the cephalic vein located on the lateral aspect of the forearm- often used for cannula insertion
What is the name of the vein that connects the cephalic and basilic vein
median cubital vein
What is the median cubital vein commonly used for
venepuncture
Where does the basilic vein pierce the deep fascia to become the brachial vein
mid arm
Where do lymphatics that accompany the basilic vein drain
the cubital nodes which drain the the humeral (lateral) axillary nodes.
Where do lymphatic that accompany the cephalic vein drain
the apical axillary nodes
Where do the lymphatic vessels that accompany the deep veins i.e. radial and ulnar and brachial arteries drain to
the humeral (lateral) axillary nodes
Where do all lymph vessels from the upper limb drain to
they follow the subclavian vein to drain into the venous system at the venous angle
