Quick Facts
Origin: Palmar digital veins.
Course: Proximally, along the metacarpals.
Tributaries: No named branches.
Drainage: Palmar aspect of the hand.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The palmar metacarpal veins are formed as the palmar digital veins coalesce at the level of the distal metacarpals.
Course
The palmar metacarpal veins course proximally from the palmar digital veins along the palmar aspect of the metacarpals and drains into the deep palmar venous arch.
Tributaries
The palmar metacarpal veins are connected to the superficial and dorsal venous systems by a series of small interconnecting vessels (Doyle and Botte, 2003).
Structures Drained
The palmar metacarpal veins aid in the drainage of the palmar aspect of the hand.
References
Doyle, J. R. and Botte, M. J (2003) ‘ Surgical Anatomy of the Hand and Upper Extremity’ Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins PA:USA.
