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Median antebrachial vein

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

The median antebrachial vein is a blood vessel located in the forearm that drains blood from the hand and forearm into larger veins of the arm. It typically runs along the midline of the forearm, terminating where it joins with other veins to form deeper vessels.