Surface anatomy of cubital vein
Median cubital vein
1st point : 2.25 cm above from the medial epicondyle
2nd point : 2.25 cm below from the lateral epicondyle
Join these points by an oblique line
Why median cubital vein choose for intravenous injection?
Ans : it is superficial and fixed on underlying fascia.
Related informations:
Name of the superficial vein of upper limb: cephalic vein, basilic vein, median cubital vein
Name of the deep vein of upper limb: axillary, brachial, ulna and radial vein
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