brachial vein (Meaning)
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brachial vein (n)
two veins in either arm that accompany the brachial artery and empty into the axillary vein
Synonyms & Antonyms of brachial vein
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brachial vein Sentence Examples
- The brachial vein drains blood from the arm and forearm back to the heart.
- A tourniquet was applied proximally to the brachial vein to distend it for easier venipuncture.
- Thrombosis in the brachial vein can lead to pain, swelling, and discoloration of the arm.
- The brachial vein runs alongside the brachial artery in the upper arm.
- Intravenous medication was administered through the brachial vein to ensure rapid absorption.
- During surgery, the surgeon carefully dissected around the brachial vein to avoid injury.
- Blood samples were collected from the brachial vein for laboratory analysis.
- Compression stockings can help prevent blood clots from forming in the brachial vein during long periods of immobility.
- Doppler ultrasound can be used to assess blood flow through the brachial vein.
- Varicose veins may develop in the brachial vein as a result of chronic venous insufficiency.
FAQs About the word brachial vein
two veins in either arm that accompany the brachial artery and empty into the axillary vein
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The brachial vein drains blood from the arm and forearm back to the heart.
A tourniquet was applied proximally to the brachial vein to distend it for easier venipuncture.
Thrombosis in the brachial vein can lead to pain, swelling, and discoloration of the arm.
The brachial vein runs alongside the brachial artery in the upper arm.
