Vascularization of the upper limb

Vascularization of the upper limb

1. Superficial venous drainage

   • Veins
     • Cephalic vein
       • Ascends the lateral aspect of the forearm and is located in the cubital fossa in the lateral bicipital groove.
     • Vein Basilica
       • Runs along the medial edge of the anterior forearm
     • Accessory cephalic vein
     • Median forearm vein
   • Arteries
     • Axillary artery
       • Is in the region of the armpit. It begins at the posterior border of the clavicle and extends to the lower edge of the pectoralis major, where he becomes the brachial artery
     • Brachial artery
       • Is the anterior arm and elbow. Going from the lower edge of the pectoralis major, which is a continuation of the axillary artery
     • Radial artery
       • Is the branch of lateral brachial artery bifurcation. It extends on the anterior aspect of the forearm and then the dorsal carpal
     • Ulnar artery
       • Is bulkier than the radial and corresponds to medial branch artery bifurcation baquial
   • Lymphatic drainage
     • Surface network
       • The vessels of the lymphatic collectors networks fingers reach for the interdigital grooves dorsal aspect of the hand and forearm.
       • All the superficial lymphatic trunks reach the front of the arm and then ascend to the armpit.

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