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Most commonly used vein for intravenous injection is:

A
Cephalic vein
B
Basilic vein
C
Median cubital vein
D
Median vein of the forearm
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. C. Median cubital veinThe median cubital vein (or median basilic vein) is a superficial vein of the upper limb. It is very clinically relevant as it is routinely used for venipuncture (taking blood) and as a site for an intravenous cannula. It connects the basilic and cephalic vein and becomes prominent when pressure is applied. It lies in the cubital fossa superficial to the bicipital aponeurosis.

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