Cardiovascular System
Collateral Veins of Elbow Joint (Right)
Venae collaterales articulationis cubiti
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Origin: Union of small veins.
Course: Accompanying the superior and inferior ulnar collateral arteries.
Tributaries: No named branches.
Drainage: Area around the elbow.
Origin
The collateral veins form around the elbow joint.
Course
The collateral veins of the elbow joint accompany the superior and inferior collateral arteries and drain into the brachial veins.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
Overall, the collateral veins of the elbow joint contribute to the venous drainage of the elbow region.
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Elbow Joint
The elbow joint is a hinge-type (ginglymus) synovial joint formed by the humerus, radius, and ulna with three articulations and ligamentous support.
