- Dorsal metacarpal veins
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Vein: Dorsal metacarpal veins The veins on the dorsum of the hand. Latin venae metacarpales dorsales Gray's subject #172 660 Source dorsal digital veins Drains to dorsal venous network of hand Artery dorsal metacarpal arteries The dorsal digital veins from the adjacent sides of the fingers unite to form three dorsal metacarpal veins, which end in a dorsal venous net-work opposite the middle of the metacarpus.
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Veins of upper limbs (TA A12.3.08, GA 7.660) General Superficial arm: Cephalic (Accessory cephalic) · Median cubital · Basilic · Median antebrachial
hand/forearm: Dorsal network (Intercapitular, Dorsal metacarpal) · Superficial palmar arch (Palmar digital)Deep Categories:- Cardiovascular system stubs
- Veins of the upper limb
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