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      • The dorsal venous network is formed just superficial to the dorsal metacarpus and receives venous blood from the dorsal metacarpal veins, along with dorsal digital veins of the first and fourth digits.
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  2. The veins of the dorsal venous network coalesce on the radial aspect with digital veins of the thumb and form the cephalic vein. Conversely, on the ulnar aspect, the network coalesces with the digital veins of the little finger and forms the basilic vein (Doyle and Botte, 2003).

  3. The dorsal venous network of the hand is a venous network on the dorsum (backside) of hand. It is formed by the dorsal metacarpal veins , a dorsal digital vein from the radial side of the index finger and one from the ulnar side of the little finger, and both dorsal digital veins of the thumb.

  4. Jan 21, 2018 · A part of the human cardiovascular system, the dorsal venous arch of the hand is included in the superficial venous system. It is a set of connections of veins formed by the union of the...

  5. Nov 13, 2023 · Venous drainage of the hand occurs mainly via the dorsal venous network, located across the dorsal metacarpal region, and drains into the cephalic (lateral aspect) and basilic veins (medial aspect). An accessory cephalic vein may drain the middle part of the dorsal network.

  6. Nov 28, 2022 · Superficial veins of the hand include the dorsal and palmar digital veins and the dorsal venous network. Deep veins of the hand typically follow the arteries of the hand and include the dorsal and palmar metacarpal veins as well as the superficial and deep palmar arches.

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  7. As we move distally towards the wrist and hand, we see the dorsal venous network of the hand. This network is a superficial system that drains blood from the back of the hand. It gives rise to the cephalic and basilic veins and is interconnected with the deeper venous system of the hand, which is not clearly visible in this image.

  8. Dec 8, 2021 · Venous drainage of the hand is predominantly via the dorsal venous network in the superficial fascia, which extends proximally across the dorsal aspect of the metacarpus to drain laterally into the cephalic vein, and medially into the basilic vein 1.

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