Dorsal_metacarpal_veins

Dorsal metacarpal veins
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 [edit on Wikidata]

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.

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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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