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In human anatomy, the cephalic vein (also known as the antecubital vein)is a superficial vein of the upper limb. It communicates with the basilic vein via the median cubital vein at the elbow and is located in the superficial fascia along the anterolateral surface of the biceps brachii muscle.ermanent pacemaker leads are often placed in the cephalic vein in the deltopectoral groove. The vein may be used for intravenous access, and is sometimes referred to as the 'House-man's Friend' because a large bore cannula may be easily placed.
The main branches of the latter enter the mesenteron just behind the fifth pair of cephalic appendages. The Appendages, Anatomy, and Relationships of Trilobites Percy Edward Raymond. The enlarged part becomes converted into the brain, and may be called the cephalic plate. The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4) Francis Maitland Balfour. The two cavities in the cephalic commissure unite dorsally, but ventrally open into the first somite of the trunk. The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4) Francis Maitland Balfour. The anterior, and at first proportionately a very large part, soon becomes distinguished as the cephalic region (fig.