Quick Facts
Origin: Ulnar vein.
Course: Superiorly along proximal ulna and unites with the inferior ulnar collateral vein.
Tributaries: No named branches.
Drainage: Area around the elbow.
Related parts of the anatomy
Course
From its origin, the anterior ulnar recurrent vein travels superiorly along the proximal portion of the ulna and the anterior aspect of the medial epicondyle of the humerus. It ends by draining into the inferior ulnar collateral vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
Overall, the anterior ulnar recurrent vein contributes to the venous drainage of the elbow region.
