Question

Match the following veins with the correct description.
Cephalic vein
Great saphenous vein
Dural sinus
Azygos vein
Hepatic portal vein
Splenic vein
Internal jugular vein
Brachiocephalic veins
Brachial vein
Inferior mesenteric vein
a. Drains the posterior abdominal and thoracic walls
b. Two veins merge to form the superior vena cava
c. Receives blood from the spleen and digestive organs
d. Superficial vein in the medial leg
e. Drains the brain and face
f. Drains part of the large intestine
g. Superficial vein in the lateral upper limb
h. Deep vein of the arm
i. Drains the spleen
j. Drain the brain capillaries and cerebrospinal fluid

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Understand the descriptions provided and match them with the correct vein based on their anatomical location and function. For example, veins that drain specific organs or regions of the body will correspond to their respective descriptions. Step 2: Match 'Cephalic vein' with its description. The cephalic vein is a superficial vein located in the lateral upper limb, so it corresponds to description (g). Step 3: Match 'Great saphenous vein' with its description. The great saphenous vein is a superficial vein in the medial leg, so it corresponds to description (d). Step 4: Match 'Dural sinus' with its description. Dural sinuses drain brain capillaries and cerebrospinal fluid, so they correspond to description (j). Step 5: Continue matching the remaining veins (e.g., azygos vein, hepatic portal vein, splenic vein, internal jugular vein, brachiocephalic veins, brachial vein, inferior mesenteric vein) with their respective descriptions based on their anatomical roles and drainage areas.

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Key Concepts

Venous Anatomy

Blood Circulation

Vein Functions