Asked by Irina Zelenina on Sep 25, 2024

All of the following are veins of the upper limb and shoulder except the

A) azygos vein.
B) basilic vein.
C) axillary vein.
D) cephalic vein.
E) median cubital vein.

Azygos Vein

A vein running up the right side of the thoracic vertebral column, draining blood from the chest walls and upper lumbar region into the superior vena cava.

Axillary Vein

A large blood vessel that conveys blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax, axilla (armpit), and upper limb towards the heart.

Basilic Vein

A large superficial vein of the upper limb that helps drain parts of the hand and forearm.

  • Understand the venous drainage system and the veins associated with different regions of the body.