Superficial Veins of The Upper Limb

1. Basilic Vein

Arises from dorsal venous arch of hand. Accompanies medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve along ulnar border of forearm. Passes anterior to medial epicondyle.

Median Antebrachial Vein

Arises in palmar venous network. Ascends on the front of forearm. Terminates in median cubital or basilic vein.

2. Cephalic Vein

Ascends along lateral surface of biceps. Pierces brachial fascia. Lies in deltopectoral triangle with deltoid branch of the thoracoacromial trunk.

1. Cephalic Vein

Begins as radial continuation of dorsal venous network. Runs on lateral side. Connected with basilic vein by the median cubital vein.

1. Median Cubital Vein

Connects the cephalic vein to basilic vein over cubital fossa.

2. Median Cubital Vein

Lies superficial to bicipital aponeurosis, thus separates it from brachial artery.

Dorsal Venous Network

Network of veins formed by dorsal metacarpal veins that receive dorsal digital veins. Continues proximally as cephalic vein and basilic vein.

2. Basilic Vein

Pierces deep fascia of arm. Joins brachial veins (venae comitantes of brachial artery) to form axillary vein at lower border of Teres major muscle.

3. Cephalic Vein

Pierces the costocoracoid membrance of clavipectoral fascia. Ends in axillary vein.