A phlebotomist is obtaining a venipuncture specimen and has decided to use the vein which lies on the outer edge of the arm. Which of the following veins has the phlebotomist selected?

The median cubital vein is typically located in the middle of the arm and is often the first choice for venipuncture due to its prominence and ease of access. While it is a common site for blood draws, it is not the vein selected by the phlebotomist in this scenario.

The basilic vein runs along the inner side of the arm and is another common site for venipuncture. However, in this case, the phlebotomist has opted for a vein on the outer edge of the arm, which rules out the basilic vein as the selected option.

The dorsal veins are located on the back of the hand or the top of the foot, not on the outer edge of the arm where the phlebotomist has chosen to perform the venipuncture. These veins are not typically used for routine blood draws and are not the vein in question for this procedure.