Definition

1. Noun:
   • A vein of the hand: The "metacarpal vein" refers to any of the veins that drain blood from the area of the metacarpal bones in the hand. These veins are part of the venous network on both the back (dorsal) and palm (palmar) sides of the hand.

Usage

• The term is used in anatomical and medical contexts to describe specific blood vessels.
• It is typically used in its plural form ("metacarpal veins") when referring to the network of these vessels.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The surgeon carefully avoided the metacarpal vein during the procedure.
  • A thrombus was found in one of the dorsal metacarpal veins.

Advanced Usage

• "Dorsal metacarpal veins": These are the veins located on the back of the hand.
  • The dorsal metacarpal veins drain into the dorsal venous network of the hand.
• "Palmar metacarpal veins": These are the veins located on the palm side of the hand.
  • The palmar metacarpal veins accompany the palmar metacarpal arteries.

Variants and Related Words

• Metacarpal (adj): Pertaining to the metacarpus, the part of the hand between the wrist and the fingers.
  • He suffered a metacarpal fracture.
• Vein (n): A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart.
  • The nurse drew blood from a vein in his arm.

Synonyms

• Venae metacarpeae: The Latin anatomical term.
• Hand vein: A general, non-specific term.

Related Phrases

• Metacarpal venous system: The collective network of metacarpal veins.
  • The injury affected the metacarpal venous system.

Noun

1. dorsal and palmar veins of the hand