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DictionarySeeveinmedian cubital vein
me·di·an cu·bi·tal vein [TA] a vein that passes across the anterior aspect of the elbow from the cephalic vein to the basilic vein; commonly this vein is replaced by intermediate basilic and intermediate cephalic veins. The median cubital vein is often used for venipuncture. Synonym(s): vena mediana cubiti [TA], intermediate cubital vein, vena intermedia cubitime·di·an cu·bi·tal vein (mē'dē-ăn kyū'bi-tăl vān) [TA] Passes across the anterior aspect of the elbow from the cephalic vein to the basilic vein; commonly this vein is replaced by intermediate basilic and intermediate cephalic veins. The median cubital vein is often used for venipuncture. median cubital veinA large superficial vein running from lateral to medial across the antecubital fossa to connect the cephalic vein with the basilic vein. The median cubital vein is a common site for blood drawing. Synonym: cubital veinSee also: vein |