Noun: cephalic vein
- A large vein of the arm that empties into the axillary vein
"The cephalic vein is often visible on the surface of the forearm and is commonly used for intravenous access";
- vena cephalica
Derived forms: cephalic veins
Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel
Part of: arm
Encyclopedia: Cephalic vein