Dorsal metacarpal veins
Appearance
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Dorsal metacarpal veins | |
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![]() 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 |
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.
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.