Quick Facts
Origin: Dorsal metacarpal veins.
Course: Proximally, along the metacarpals.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Dorsal aspect of the hand.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The deep dorsal veins of the hand arise from the dorsal metacarpal veins.
Course
The deep dorsal veins of the hand course proximally, deep to the fascia and accompanied by the dorsal metacarpal arteries. It drains into the dorsal venous network of the hand.
Tributaries
There are no named branches.
Structures Drained
The deep dorsal veins of the hand aid in the drainage of the dorsal aspect of the hand.
