vena brachialis (Meaning)
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vena brachialis (n)
two veins in either arm that accompany the brachial artery and empty into the axillary vein
Synonyms & Antonyms of vena brachialis
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vena brachialis Sentence Examples
- The vena brachialis is a vein located on the medial side of the brachium, the upper arm.
- The vena brachialis branches out from the median cubital vein and the basilica vein.
- The vena brachialis continues cephalad into the axillary vein.
- The vena brachialis drains blood from the superficial muscles of the forearm.
- Venipuncture of the vena brachialis is a common procedure for drawing blood or administering intravenous medications.
- The vena brachialis is often used for arterial catheter placement in certain surgical procedures.
- Thrombosis of the vena brachialis, although rare, can lead to arm swelling and pain.
- In some cases, the vena brachialis may be incompetent, leading to venous insufficiency and varicosities.
- The vena brachialis is accompanied by the brachial artery and median nerve in the brachial fascial compartment.
- Anatomical variations of the vena brachialis, such as duplications or triplications, are occasionally encountered.
FAQs About the word vena brachialis
two veins in either arm that accompany the brachial artery and empty into the axillary vein
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The vena brachialis is a vein located on the medial side of the brachium, the upper arm.
The vena brachialis branches out from the median cubital vein and the basilica vein.
The vena brachialis continues cephalad into the axillary vein.
The vena brachialis drains blood from the superficial muscles of the forearm.
