median cubital vein

median cubital vein
median cubital vein n a continuation of the cephalic vein of the forearm that passes obliquely toward the inner side of the arm in the bend of the elbow to join with the ulnar veins in forming the basilic vein and is often selected for venipuncture

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median vein of elbow vena mediana cubiti.

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