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Dorsal aspect of right forearm

Superficial vessels and nerves; antibrachial fascia

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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