Dorsal Digital Veins Exam
- The veins of the dorsal metacarpal arcade are easily seen and palpated (see photo).
- The digiatal veins are not palpable and are rarely visible through the skin.
Diagrams & Photos
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The dorsal veins are visible on the dorsum of the hand (see arrows).
Key Points
- The dorsal hand veins enlarge with the hand dependency and empty (deflate) with elevation of the hand.