plantar digital vein

venae digitales plantares

The plantar digital veins arise from plexuses on the plantar surfaces of the digits, and, after sending intercapitular veins to join the dorsal digital veins, unite to form four metatarsal veins.

Type Nerve
Parent Structure hindlimb digital vein
Latin Name venae digitales plantares
FMA ID 44517

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the plantar digital vein?
The plantar digital veins arise from plexuses on the plantar surfaces of the digits, and, after sending intercapitular veins to join the dorsal digital veins, unite to form four metatarsal veins.
What is the Latin name for the plantar digital vein?
The Latin name for the plantar digital vein is venae digitales plantares.

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