Paired large veins draining blood from upper extremities. Diameter approximately 1-2 cm. Runs from first rib to medial border of anterior scalene muscle. Joins internal jugular vein to form brachiocephalic vein
Peripheral system includes veins and arteries outside chest and abdomen. Peripheral arteries supply oxygenated blood to body. Peripheral veins return deoxygenated blood to heart
Portal vein carries blood from digestive tract to liver. Formed by superior mesenteric, inferior mesenteric, splenic veins. Located in right upper quadrant behind pancreas neck. Measures approximately 8 cm long in adults
Arm refers to the upper limb between shoulder and elbow joints. Distal part between elbow and wrist is forearm, beyond wrist is hand. Shoulder girdle and axilla are components of arm
Larger of two lymphatic ducts, originating from cisterna chyli at T12. Typically 38-45 cm long with diameter of about 5 mm. Carries chyle containing both lymph and emulsified fats
Internal jugular vein collects blood from brain and neck to right atrium. Vein has three layers: adventitia, media, and intima. Originates from skull's jugular foramen and runs vertically in carotid sheath. Left jugular vein is generally smaller than right