Brachial Vein (Noun)
Meaning
Two veins in either arm that accompany the brachial artery and empty into the axillary vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The brachial vein in the upper arm is also often used as a site for inserting a peripherally inserted central catheter.
- During an ultrasound-guided cannulation, the brachial vein was punctured using a 22-gauge needle.
- The basilic and brachial veins are superficial veins in the upper limb that are often used for venipuncture.
- In the human arm, the brachial vein courses medially to ultimately empty into the axillary vein.
- Both the brachial veins in each arm accompany the brachial artery and empty into the axillary vein.