Distal upper arm cephalic vein

What does "Distal upper arm cephalic vein" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "distal upper arm cephalic vein" refers to a specific part of a major vein in the arm. The term "distal" means it's the part of the vein that's further away from the center of the body. The "cephalic vein" is a large vein that runs up the outer side of the arm and helps carry blood back towards the heart. So, the "distal upper arm cephalic vein" is the part of this vein that's closer to the elbow than to the shoulder.

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