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In human anatomy, the cephalic vein (or antecubital vein[dubious - discuss]) is a superficial vein of the upper limb.
It communicates with the basilic vein via the median cubital vein at the elbow and is located in the superficial fascia along the anterolateral surface of the biceps brachii muscle.
Superiorly the cephalic vein passes between the deltoid and pectoralis major muscles (deltopectoral groove) and through thedeltopectoral triangle, where it empties into the axillary vein.
The cephalic vein is often visible through the skin, and its location in the deltopectoral groove is fairly consistent, making this site a good candidate for venous access. Permanent pacemaker leads are often placed in the cephalic vein in the deltopectoral groove. The vein may be used for intravenous access, and is sometimes referred to as the 'House-man's Friend' because a large bore cannula may be easily placed.[citation needed]
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What is the name of the vein on the thumb side of the arm?
The cephalic vein drains the lateral side of the arm.
Is the cephalic vein a deep vein?
No it is a Superficial vein
Where do you find the cephalic vein?
"Cephalic means something to do with the head." hence the question concerning a vein in the arm with the name cephalic. I'm not sure but google says it was a poorly translated name.
What connects the cephalic vein to the basilic vein?
the median cubital vein
What vein is formed by union of axillary and cephalic?
the subclavian vein
Where is the Cephalic vein?
Inside of the forearm where the big vein for IV's are.
Which vein can the phlebotomist palpate in an obese patient?
Cephalic vein. To locate the cephalic vein, rotate the patient's arm so that the hand is prone. In this position, the weight of excess tissue often pulls downward, making the cephalic vein easier to feel and penetrate with a needle.
What does the cephalic artery do?
There is actually no such artery as the cephalic artery. There is the brachiocephalic artery which comes out of the aortic arch, and also a cephalic vein.
What are the two superficial veins of the arm?
The radial and brachial.The basilic vein and the cephalic vein are the most important superficial veins of the arm.
What is longest vein in upper arm?
Cephalic
What is the blood vessel in your wrist are called?
The wrist has several types of veins and arteries. The main veins in the wrist are dorsal digital veins, cephalic and basilic veins.
What vein is perferred in the h patteren for venipuncture?
cephalic
