vena ulnaris
Definition
- Noun:
- A vein of the forearm: The "vena ulnaris" is one of the major veins in the forearm. It is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood from the hand and forearm back toward the heart.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The phlebotomist carefully inserted the needle into the patient's vena ulnaris.
- In the anatomy lab, we traced the path of the vena ulnaris from the wrist to the elbow.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical context: The term is primarily used in medical, anatomical, and clinical settings.
- Ultrasound imaging can help locate the vena ulnaris for safe catheter placement.
Variants and Related Words
- Ulnar vein: This is the common English term for "vena ulnaris." "Vena ulnaris" is the Latin-derived anatomical term.
- Venae comitantes of the ulnar artery: The ulnar veins are often paired and run alongside the ulnar artery.
Synonyms
- Ulnar vein: The direct English synonym.
Related Anatomical Terms
- Vena radialis (radial vein): The other major vein of the forearm, running along the thumb side.
- Basilic vein: A major superficial vein of the arm into which the ulnar veins often drain.
- Cephalic vein: Another major superficial vein of the arm.
Noun
-
any of several veins of the forearm
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