Which blood vessels are used during modern arterial embalming?

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surgeon; American Civil War — embalming An embalming surgeon at work on a soldier's body during the American Civil War.

In modern arterial embalming, the procedure involves injecting an embalming fluid—typically based on Formalin—into one of the body's main arteries. Simultaneously, blood is drained from one of the veins to facilitate the replacement process.1

While the specific vessel chosen can vary depending on the condition of the body and the embalmer's preference, the process relies on the circulatory system to distribute the preservative fluid throughout the tissues to maintain a lifelike appearance for viewing.1