Basilic Vein (Noun)
Meaning
A vein that drains the back of the hand and forearm and empties into the axillary vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The basilic vein is one of the main superficial veins of the upper limb that originates from the medial side of the dorsal venous network of the hand.
- In human anatomy, the basilic vein runs up the medial side of the forearm, pierces the brachial fascia near the middle of the forearm, and ends by merging with the brachial veins to form the axillary vein.
- During surgery, the basilic vein can be accessed to provide venous access for administering medication or other fluids to patients.
- Anatomical variation of the basilic vein may lead to differences in its termination, but it generally joins with other veins to empty into the axillary vein.
- Damage to the basilic vein, due to accidental trauma or medical procedures, can cause nerve irritation or inflammation and may require medical treatment.