Anatomy of Ulnar and Radial Arteries

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Where does the superficial palmar arch often anastomose with the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery?

  • At the neck of the radius
  • At the wrist joint
  • At the elbow joint (correct)
  • At the cubital fossa

Which artery gives rise to the anterior and posterior interosseous arteries?

  • Brachial artery
  • Radial artery
  • Superficial palmar arch
  • Ulnar artery (correct)

Where does the radial artery begin its course?

  • At the neck of the radius
  • At the wrist joint
  • At the elbow joint
  • In the cubital fossa (correct)

In what region does the superficial branch of the radial nerve lie in relation to the radial artery?

<p>Laterally (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the radial pulse commonly taken from in the forearm?

<p>Anterior surface of the radius (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the ulnar artery enter the hand?

<p>Anterior to the flexor retinaculum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure does the superficial palmar arch directly continue from?

<p>Ulnar artery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery completes the deep palmar arch along with the deep branch of the ulnar artery?

<p>Radial artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the radial artery leave the dorsum of the hand?

<p>By turning forward (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery supplies the lateral side of the index finger?

<p>Radial artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What arteries arise from the convexity of the superficial palmar arch?

<p>Four digital arteries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery forms the superficial palmar arch by joining with the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery?

<p>Ulnar artery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery winds around the lateral aspect of the wrist to reach the posterior surface of the hand?

<p>Radial artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve arises from the median nerve and passes downward on the anterior surface of the interosseous membrane?

<p>Anterior interosseous nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery provides the recurrent branch that takes part in the arterial anastomosis around the elbow joint?

<p>Radial artery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve enters the palm by passing behind the flexor retinaculum?

<p>Median nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure rests posteriorly on the flexor digitorum profundus as it travels down the forearm?

<p>Median nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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