Dorsal venous network of hand

Vein: Dorsal venous network of hand
The veins on the dorsum of the hand. (Dorsal venous network labeled at center right.)
Latin	rete venosum dorsale manus
Gray's	subject #172 660
Drains from	hand
Source	dorsal metacarpal veins
Drains to	cephalic vein, basilic vein

The dorsal venous network of the hand is a network of veins formed by the dorsal metacarpal veins.

It is found on the back of the hand and gives rise to veins such as the cephalic vein and the basilic vein.

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