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What is the location where the radial artery can be palpated?
What is the location where the radial artery can be palpated?
- On the ulnar bone
- In the anatomical snuff box (correct)
- At the elbow
- On the shoulder
The radial artery branches directly into the superficial palmar arch.
The radial artery branches directly into the superficial palmar arch.
False (B)
What is one of the branches of the radial artery?
What is one of the branches of the radial artery?
Radial recurrent artery
The radial artery descends into the __________.
The radial artery descends into the __________.
Match the following components related to the radial artery:
Match the following components related to the radial artery:
Which two bones does the inferior surface of the lower end of the bone articulate with?
Which two bones does the inferior surface of the lower end of the bone articulate with?
The pisiform bone is part of the distal row of the carpal bones.
The pisiform bone is part of the distal row of the carpal bones.
What muscle has its insertion on the anterior surface of the lower end of the bone?
What muscle has its insertion on the anterior surface of the lower end of the bone?
The five bones of the metacarpus are arranged from __________ to __________.
The five bones of the metacarpus are arranged from __________ to __________.
Match the carpal bones to their rows:
Match the carpal bones to their rows:
Flashcards
Radial Artery
Radial Artery
One of the two main branches that the brachial artery splits into, located on the opposite side of the radius.
Course of the Radial Artery
Course of the Radial Artery
It runs down the forearm, passing by the thumb side.
Anatomical Snuff Box
Anatomical Snuff Box
A small depression on the back of your hand, located near the thumb.
Radial Recurrent Artery
Radial Recurrent Artery
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Deep Palmar Arch
Deep Palmar Arch
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Radius Bone Surfaces
Radius Bone Surfaces
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Radius Inferior Surface
Radius Inferior Surface
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Ulnar Notch of the Radius
Ulnar Notch of the Radius
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Bones of the Hand
Bones of the Hand
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Carpal Bones
Carpal Bones
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Study Notes
Radial Artery
- Beginning: One of the two terminal branches of the brachial artery, opposite to the neck of radius.
- Course: It descends in forearm. Radial artery reaches the anatomical snuff box, where it lies on the scaphoid bone.
- End: At the palm of the hand. Pulsation can be felt. It continues deep palmar arch.
- Branches:
- Muscular branches
- Radial recurrent artery
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