Brachial Vein 🎁 Deluxe
: Because it is a deep vein, it is less visible than superficial veins (like the cephalic or basilic). However, it is frequently used by clinicians for inserting Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) or for creating specialized hemodialysis fistulas.
: It travels up the inner arm and joins with the basilic vein to form the axillary vein at the lower border of the teres major muscle. ⚙️ Function brachial vein
: It provides primary drainage for the deep structures of the arm, such as the humerus bone and upper arm muscles. : Because it is a deep vein, it