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True or false: The cephalic vein is located in the antecubital area of the arm, on the outside of the arm. The cephalic vein is considered the second choice for venipuncture if the median cubital vein (the first choice) is not a suitable choice. The cephalic vein is fairly well anchored and may be the only palpable vein in obese patients.

  1. True
  2. False
Explanation

The answer is True.  Indeed, the cephalic vein is located in the antecubital area of the arm, on the outside of the arm.

The cephalic vein is considered the second choice for venipuncture if the median cubital vein (the first choice) is not a suitable choice. The cephalic vein is fairly well anchored and may be the only palpable vein in obese patients.

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