Ulnar Vein

Descriptions of Ulnar Vein

Ulnar Vein: any of several veins of the forearm
Source: WordNet 2.1

Summary Information: Ulnar Vein

Ulnar Vein: The ulnar vein is a major systemic vein located in the forearm area. The paired ulnar vein carries deoxygenated blood and carbon dioxide away from the forearm and hand areas back toward the heart. Blood flows from a variety of smaller veins and drains into the ulnar vein, which drains into the brachial vein in the upper arm and then into the axillary vein in the shoulder.

Conditions that can afflict the ulnar vein include thrombophlebitis, thrombosis and trauma.

Closely Related Organs: Ulnar Vein

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Ulnar Vein:

• Radial vein
• Brachial vein
• Axillary vein
• Brachiocephalic vein
• Subclavian vein
• Internal jugular vein
• Heart
• Blood
• Venules
• Arteries
• Capillaries
• Superior vena cava
• Circulatory system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Ulnar Vein

The following conditions are related to the organ: Ulnar Vein:

• Thrombophlebitis
• Thrombosis
• Trauma

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Ulnar Vein

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Ulnar Vein:

• May have no symptoms
• Redness, warmth and swelling of the forearm
• Pain of the forearm
• Hemorrhage
• Low blood pressure

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Ulnar Vein: Related Topics

• Ulnar
• Vein
• Vein symptoms
• Vein pain

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