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When blood is drawn from your arm, what type of vessel does the phlebotomist use? Why?

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1. Median cubital vein A superficial vein, most commonly used for venipuncture, it lies over the cubital fossa and serves as an anastomosis between the cephalic and basilic veins. 2. Cephalic vein Shown in both forearm and arm, it can be followed proximally where it empties into the axillary vein.

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