Dorsal venous network of hand
The dorsal venous network of the hand is a network of veins within the superficial fascia on the dorsum (backside) of hand.[1] It is formed by the dorsal metacarpal veins, and gives rise to veins such as the cephalic vein and the basilic vein.[1]
| Dorsal venous network of hand | |
|---|---|
 The veins on the dorsum of the hand. (Dorsal venous network labeled at center right.) | |
| Details | |
| Drains from | hand |
| Source | dorsal metacarpal veins |
| Drains to | cephalic vein, basilic vein |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | rete venosum dorsale manus |
| TA98 | A12.3.08.023 |
| TA2 | 4967 |
| FMA | 67977 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
References
- Standring, Susan (2016). Gray's anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical practice (41 ed.). Elsevier Limited. pp. 862–894. ISBN 978-0-7020-5230-9.
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