Radial veins

Radial veins

Infobox Vein
Name = Radial veins
Latin = venae radiales
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GrayPage = 663


Caption = The deep veins of the upper extremity. (Radial deep veins labeled at bottom right.)
DrainsFrom =
Source = deep palmar venous arch
DrainsTo = brachial veins | Artery = radial artery
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DorlandsPre = v_05
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In anatomy, the radial veins are venae comitantes that accompany the radial artery through the back of the hand and the lateral aspect of the forearm. They join the ulnar veins to form the brachial veins.

They follow the same course as the radial artery.

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