Right ulnar vein (Vena ulnaris)
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Anatomy
A deep paired vena comitans accompanying the ulnar artery along the medial forearm, draining the deep palmar venous arch and medial forearm musculature into the brachial veins.
Clinical notes
Runs beside the ulnar nerve in Guyon's canal and the forearm; carefully identified during ulnar tunnel decompression and flexor tendon repair.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right ulnar vein?
A deep paired vena comitans accompanying the ulnar artery along the medial forearm, draining the deep palmar venous arch and medial forearm musculature into the brachial veins.
Why is the Right ulnar vein clinically important?
Runs beside the ulnar nerve in Guyon's canal and the forearm; carefully identified during ulnar tunnel decompression and flexor tendon repair.
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