Dorsal venous arch

Dorsal venous arch

Anatomy

Course
A complex network of veins on the dorsum of the hand created by the dorsal metacarpal veins. The network gives rise to several veins, the most important being the cephalic and basilic vein.

Drain

Drains the dorsum of the hand.

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