cephalic vein

• Поверхностная вена, расположенная в руке, проходящая по внешней стороне от кисти до плеча, обычно используемая для венепункции и внутривенного доступа.

A superficial vein located in the arm, running along the outer side from the hand to the shoulder, commonly used for venipuncture and intravenous access.

1. Superficial arm veinC1formal

   A large, superficial vein located in the arm, running along the outer side from the hand to the shoulder.

   Поверхностная вена руки

   • The nurse inserted the needle into the cephalic vein for the blood draw.
   • The cephalic vein is often used for intravenous access.
   • Anatomically, the cephalic vein drains into the axillary vein.