Dorsal venous network of hand
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The dorsal venous network of the hand is a network of veins formed by the dorsal metacarpal veins
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It is found on the back of the hand and gives rise to veins such as the cephalic vein
and the basilic vein
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Dorsal metacarpal veins
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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It is found on the back of the hand and gives rise to veins such as the cephalic vein
Cephalic vein
In human anatomy, the cephalic vein is a superficial vein of the upper limb.It communicates with the basilic vein via the median cubital vein at the elbow and is located in the superficial fascia along the anterolateral surface of the biceps brachii muscle.Superiorly the cephalic vein passes...
and the basilic vein
Basilic vein
In human anatomy, the basilic vein is a large superficial vein of the upper limb that helps drain parts of hand and forearm. It originates on the medial side of the dorsal venous network of the hand, and it travels up the base of the forearm and arm...
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