The cephalic vein is located along the leading edge of the patagium or the antebrachial wing membrane (Fig. 1). The saphenous (interfemoral) vein is found in the uropatagium (tail membrane ...

Applying pressure causes the vessels to dilate and is analogous to 'holding off' a forelimb cephalic vein in a dog or cat. The tail vein can be punctured ∼3 cm from the tip. Figure 1 ...