The median cubital vein is a branch of the cephalic vein located within the cubital fossa of the arm. It receives branches from deep forearm veins before joining with the basilic vein. As the largest, most superficial vein in the cubital fossa, the median cubital vein is preferred for venipuncture due to being easier to access, less likely to move or bruise compared to other arm veins.

1. MEDIAL CUBITAL
VEIN

2. INTRODUCTION
◂ The veins of the arm provide convenient access
to the bloodstream for a variety of medical uses.
In this lesson we will review the location and
medical functions of the median cubital and
median antebrachial veins of the arm.
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The median cubital
vein (median basilic vein,
antecubital vein, cubital vein)
is a branch of the cephalic
vein that lies mostly within
the cubital fossa.

6. “ COURSE
Branch of a cephalic vein, at the
junction of the proximal quarter and
distal three quarter of the forearm.
It travels across the cubital fossa ,
receiving branches from the deep veins
of the forearm before uniting with
basilic vein.
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7. USES OF MEDIAL CUBITAL VEIN
◂ It is the preferred vein for the venipuncture in
the H – Shaped pattern.
◂ It is typically larger, closer to the surface, better
anchored and more stationary than other.
◂ It is the easiest and least painful to puncture and
the least likely to bruise.
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