Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Digital veins are small blood vessels that drain blood from the fingers and toes back toward the heart. They are part of the superficial venous network, assisting in the circulation of blood within the extremities.
Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.
Venous Return: The process by which blood returns to the heart via veins from the body's tissues.
Superficial Veins: Veins located close to the surface of the body that are not accompanied by an artery, unlike deep veins