Median Cubital Vein
The structure indicated is the
median cubital vein.
The median cubital vein is a superficial vein located in the
cubital fossa anteriorly in the elbow, and connects the
basilic and
cephalic veins. The basilic and cephalic veins are two large superficial veins of the upper limb which arise from the
dorsal venous network of the hand.
The
basilic vein arises
medially from the dorsal venous network of the hand, whereas the
cephalic vein arises laterally from the dorsal venous network. These two veins drain to the
axillary vein.
The deep venous system of the upper limb follows the arteries, and consists of the
radial,
ulnar and
brachial veins.
Learn more about the
veins of the body and the
arterial supply to the upper limb.