Vascular supply of the upper extremity - continued
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Step 13: Add and view the skin landmarks.
The venous return from the hand is provided by a series of deep and supperficial veins. The deep veins roughly follow the arterial supply and are composed of the following veins:
Step 14: Add the radial vein.
Step 15: Add the ulnar vein.
Step 16: Add the brachial vein.
It is the superficial veins that are more important clinically. These are:
Step 17: Add the cephalic vein.
Step 18: Add the basilic vein.
Step 19: Add the median cubital vein which connects the cephalic and basilic vein in the cubital fossa.
Step 20:
Identify these veins on your Standardized Patient. Apply a tourniquet on the arm to dilate these veins. Notice how easily these could be used to draw blood from a patient.
Need help tying a tourniquet? Watch this video for instructions:
