At the elbow, it communicates with the basilic vein via the median cubital vein. It is provided with 13 pairs of valves, of which five occur in its antebrachial portion, seven in its brachial portion, and one at its union with the axillary vein.

Anatomy

The cephalic vein is situated within the superficial fascia along the anterolateral surface of the biceps.

Origin

The

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