Radial veins
In anatomy, the radial veins are paired veins that accompany the radial artery through the back of the hand and the lateral aspect of the forearm. They join the ulnar veins to form the brachial veins.
| Radial veins | |
|---|---|
 Veins of the upper limb | |
| Details | |
| Source | deep palmar venous arch |
| Drains to | brachial veins |
| Artery | radial artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | venae radiales |
| TA98 | A12.3.08.031 |
| TA2 | 4988 |
| FMA | 70898 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The deep veins of the upper extremity. (Radial deep veins labeled at bottom right.)
They follow the same course as the radial artery.
External links
- "Radial vein". Medcyclopaedia. GE. Archived from the original on June 12, 2008.
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