Dorsal aspect of right forearm

Superficial vessels and nerves; antibrachial fascia

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Image #105-7

Dorsal aspect of right forearm

Superficial vessels and nerves; antibrachial fascia

The skin has been removed except at the borders of the forearm and hand. The proximal third of the forearm is not shown.

1. Dorsal antebrachial cutaneous nerve
2. Antibrachial fascia
3. Cephalic vein (and tributary veins)
4. Superficial branch of radial nerve
5. Dorsal venous rete of the hand
6. Dorsal metacarpal veins
7. Digital venous arch
8. Dorsal hand branch of ulnar nerve
9. Location of styloid process of ulna
10. Skin and superficial fascia at margin of dissection