Veins of the Upper Limb

Superficial veins (cephalic + basilic) drain the dorsal venous network and are the workhorses of venepuncture; deep veins accompany the arteries. SUPERFICIAL VEINS • Dorsal venous network on the back of the hand drains into: • CEPHALIC vein — ascends on the LATERAL/radial side, through the deltopectoral groove, pierces the clavipectoral fascia → axillary vein. ("Cephalic = thumb side.") • BASIL…