Ulnar veins
Large blood vessels of the forearm
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The ulnar veins are venae comitantes of the ulnar artery. They drain the superficial venous palmar arch[dubious – discuss].[1] They arise in the hand and terminate by uniting with the radial veins to form the brachial veins. They mostly drain the medial aspect of the forearm.[citation needed] They receive the venae comitantes of the anterior and posterior interosseous arteries near the elbow, as well as a large branch from the median cubital vein. The ulnar veins are larger than the radial veins.[1]
Drains toBrachial vein
Latinvena ulnaris (plural: venae ulnares)
| Ulnar veins | |
|---|---|
Veins of the upper limb | |
| Details | |
| Source | Superficial palmar venous arch |
| Drains to | Brachial vein |
| Artery | Ulnar artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | vena ulnaris (plural: venae ulnares) |
| TA98 | A12.3.08.030 |
| TA2 | 4985 |
| FMA | 70897 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
They follow the same course as the ulnar artery.[citation needed]
Additional images
The deep veins of the upper extremity.
Ulnar veins
Ulnar vein
