Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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  1. What is the anatomical guide for the radial artery?

       
    just lateral to the tendon of extensor carpi radialis muscle

     

     

       
    just lateral to the tendon of flexor carpi radialis muscle

     

       

    just medial to the tendon of exstensor carpi radialis muscle

       

    just medial to the tendon of flexor carpi radialis muscle

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Radial artery: 

  • It is the main artery of the forearm which starts from the brachial artery at the neck of the radius in the cubital fossa and runs along the lateral aspect of the forearm.
  • It ends in the palm by becoming the deep palmar arch.
  • It supplies oxygenated blood to the lateral aspect of the hand, forearm, and wrist.
  •  The branches of the radial artery that is present in the forearm are:

          a. radial recurrent artery

          b. muscular branches

          c. palmar carpal

          d. superficial carpal branch

 

 

 

 

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