Radial vein

Anatomy

Course
Originates from the superficial palmar arch and winds up around the wrist, passing lateral to the flexor carpi radialis tendon. It runs along the lateral aspect of the forearm, passing deep to the brachioradialis. It joins with the ulnar vein to become the brachial vein.

Drain

Drains the lateral hand and forearm.

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