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{{Infobox Vein |
  Name        = {{PAGENAME}} |
  Latin       = rete venosum dorsale manus |
  GraySubject = 172 |
  GrayPage    = 660 |
  Image       = Gray573.png |
  Caption     = The veins on the dorsum of the hand. (Dorsal venous network labeled at center right.) |
  Image2      = |
  Caption2    = |
  DrainsFrom  = [[hand]] |
  Source      = [[dorsal metacarpal veins]] |
  DrainsTo    = [[cephalic vein]], [[basilic vein]] |
  Artery      = |
  MeshName    = |
  MeshNumber  = |
  DorlandsPre = r_10 |
  DorlandsSuf = 12705425  |
}}
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The '''dorsal venous network of the hand''' is a network of veins formed by the [[dorsal metacarpal veins]].  

It is found on the back of the hand and gives rise to veins such as the [[cephalic vein]] and the [[basilic vein]].  

{{Veins of the upper extremity}}

[[Category:veins]]
[[Category:Anatomy]]
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