Dorsal metacarpal veins
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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.
| Dorsal metacarpal veins | |
|---|---|
The veins on the dorsum of the hand. | |
| Details | |
| Source | Dorsal digital veins |
| Drains to | Dorsal venous network of hand |
| Artery | Dorsal metacarpal arteries |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | venae metacarpales dorsales |
| TA98 | A12.3.08.025 |
| TA2 | 4969 |
| FMA | 70940 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
They are a popular site for peripheral venous cannulation because they tend to be prominent veins which are easily accessible and do not lie over a point of flexion - so are not too uncomfortable for the patient.
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