Proximal cephalic vein

What does "Proximal 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 proximal cephalic vein is a term used in medicine to describe a specific part of a major vein in the arm. This vein, called the cephalic vein, runs up the outer side of the arm, from the hand all the way to the shoulder. The term "proximal" refers to the part of the vein that is closer to the center of the body, so the proximal cephalic vein is the part of the cephalic vein that is closer to the shoulder.

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