1. Unit 1 Venous Anatomy of the Upper Extremity Kyle Thornton
DMI 63
Unit 1
Venous Anatomy of the Upper Extremity
Kyle Thornton

2. The Main Veins of the Upper Extremity
Two sets of veins in the upper extremity
Superficial
Digital – posterior surface of phalanx
Metacarpal – posterior surface of hand
Cephalic – radial side of the anterior forearm
Basilic – medial side of the anterior forearm
Median Antecubital – anterior antecubital fossa
Deep
Radial – lateral side of the forearm
Ulnar – medial side of the forearm
Brachial – medial side of the humerus
Axillary
Subclavian

3. Superficial and Deep Veins
Superficial veins
Deep veins

4. Characteristics of Veins
Thin-walled structures
Many veins contain valves to maintain unidirectional flow of blood
Less elasticity than arteries
Larger lumen than arteries
Lower pressure flow than arteries
Most veins carry deoxygenated blood
Cross section of a vein showing a valve that prevents backflow
Venous valves prevent reverse blood flow

5. Veins of the anterior forearm, antecubital, and dorsal surface of the hand

6. Circulation from Peripheral Veins to Heart

7. Review Name the two large superficial veins of the forearm
Name the two large deep veins of the forearm
Name the superficial vein that courses diagonally between the cephalic basilic
Name two characteristics in which veins differ from arteries
List the path in which blood flow courses from a peripheral vein to the heart