VENAE METACARPEAE VOLARES Meaning and
Definition
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Venae metacarpeae volares refers to the palmar veins of the hand, specifically the veins found on the palm side of the metacarpal bones. The term is derived from Latin, where "venae" means veins, "metacarpeae" pertains to the metacarpal bones, and "volares" represents the palm of the hand.
The hand is extremely vascular, containing a complex network of veins responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart. The venae metacarpeae volares form a fundamental component of this vascular network. These veins traverse the palm, closely following the path of the metacarpal bones, which are the long bones that connect the fingers to the wrist.
The venae metacarpeae volares collect blood from various regions and structures of the hand, including the artery-rich intermetacarpal spaces. They then drain into larger veins, ultimately leading to the major veins of the upper limb, such as the cephalic vein, basilic vein, and median antebrachial vein. By facilitating the efficient return of blood to the heart, these veins play a crucial role in maintaining normal circulation and ensuring proper supply of oxygen and nutrients to hand tissues.
Understanding the anatomy and function of the venae metacarpeae volares is important in various medical and surgical procedures involving the hands, such as orthopedic surgeries, reconstructive hand surgeries, and venous access procedures.
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Volar metacarpal veins emptying into the deep venous arch from which the radial and ulnar veins arise.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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