Abstract

A VARIATION IN THE SUPERFICIAL VEINS OF UPPER EXTREMITY: A CASE REPORT

Chaitra S.* and Uma B. Gopal

ABSTRACT

Venous variations are more common than arterial variations. The knowledge of variations in the superficial veins has clinical importance for the anatomist, radiologists, clinical practitioners and surgeons in order to plan about the operative procedures. The median cubital vein is commonly used for Venepuncture, so also the basilic vein, often under conditions of emergency. During our routine dissection for the undergraduate students in the Department of Shareera Rachana, JSS Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru, India, variation was found in the right superior extremity where median cubital vein was absent. It is important to know the variations in venous pattern in cubital fossa to prevent complications.

Keywords: Basilic vein, Cephalic vein, Superficial veins, Median cubital vein, Cubital fossa.