The dorsal venous network of the hand is a network of veins within the superficial fascia on the
dorsum (backside) of hand.
It is formed by the
dorsal metacarpal veins, and gives rise to veins such as the
cephalic vein and the
basilic vein
The basilic vein is a large superficial vein of the upper limb that helps drain parts of the hand and forearm. It originates on the medial ( ulnar) side of the dorsal venous network of the hand and travels up the base of the forearm, where its ...
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References
Veins of the upper limb
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