Venous Drainage of the Upper Limb - Basilic - Cephalic
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The venous system of the upper limb drains deoxygenated blood from the arm, forearm and hand. It can anatomically be divided into the superficial veins and the deep veins.
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Cureus Median Cubital Vein Traveling Deep to the Bicipital
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Venous drainage of upper limb
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Basilic vein: Anatomy and tributaries
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Upper extremity veins and superior vena cava
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Cephalic vein - Wikipedia
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Superficial Veins of Upper Limb - Basilic & Cephalic veins
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Veins of the upper limb: Anatomy
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Venous System Of The Upper Limb #2 by Asklepios Medical Atlas
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Right Assessment and Vein Selection