The

deep palmar arch The deep palmar arch (deep volar arch) is an arterial network found in the palm. It is usually primarily formed from the terminal part of the radial artery. The ulnar artery also contributes through an anastomosis. This is in contrast to the supe ...

is accompanied by a pair of

venae comitantes Vena comitans is Latin for accompanying vein. It refers to a vein that is usually paired, with both veins lying on the sides of an artery. They are found in close proximity to arteries so that the pulsations of the artery aid venous return. Be ...

which constitute the deep palmar venous arch. It receives the veins corresponding to the branches of the arterial arch: the

palmar metacarpal veins The palmar metacarpal veins (or volar metacarpal veins) drain the metacarpal region of the palm, eventually draining into the deep veins of the arm. References Veins of the upper limb {{circulatory-stub ...

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