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Metacarpal Vein

Definition:

The metacarpal vein refers to any of the veins located in the metacarpal region of the hand. These veins are responsible for draining blood from the hand and carrying it back to the heart.

Senses:

1. Anatomy:

In anatomy, the metacarpal vein is a blood vessel that runs along the metacarpal bones in the hand. It is one of the major veins in the hand's circulatory system.

Example: The surgeon carefully dissected the metacarpal vein during the hand surgery.

2. Medical:

In the medical field, the metacarpal vein plays a crucial role in venipuncture procedures, allowing blood to be collected for various tests and analyses.

Example: The nurse inserted the needle into the metacarpal vein to draw a blood sample for the lab tests.

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