Anatomy
Course
A medium sized vein that comes off the antebrachial vein. At the elbow joint it joins the cephalic vein.
Drain
Drains the superficial component of the forearm.
Clinical
It is located significantly farther from arteries than other veins. Along with its size, it makes a popular target for inserting a cannula.
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