radial vein (Meaning)
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radial vein (n)
superficial veins ascending the radial side of the forearm; combines with the ulnar veins to form the brachial vein
Synonyms & Antonyms of radial vein
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
radial vein Sentence Examples
- The radial vein is a superficial vein located on the radial side of the forearm.
- It runs from the back of the hand to the antecubital fossa.
- The radial vein is used for blood draws and intravenous injections.
- It is also used as a landmark for the insertion of central venous lines.
- The radial vein is a tributary of the cephalic vein.
- It is accompanied by the radial artery.
- The radial vein is surrounded by a layer of connective tissue called the adventitia.
- The adventitia contains nerves, lymphatic vessels, and smooth muscle fibers.
- The radial vein is innervated by the median nerve.
- It is embryologically derived from the median cubital vein.
FAQs About the word radial vein
superficial veins ascending the radial side of the forearm; combines with the ulnar veins to form the brachial vein
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The radial vein is a superficial vein located on the radial side of the forearm.
It runs from the back of the hand to the antecubital fossa.
The radial vein is used for blood draws and intravenous injections.
It is also used as a landmark for the insertion of central venous lines.
