Dorsal metacarpal veins
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| Dorsal metacarpal veins | |
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The veins on the dorsum of the hand.
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| Latin | venae metacarpales dorsales |
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dorsal digital veins |
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Drains to
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dorsal venous network of hand |
| dorsal metacarpal arteries | |
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| Anatomical terminology
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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.
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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