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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?
The radial artery branches directly into the superficial palmar arch.
The radial artery branches directly into the superficial palmar arch.
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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 __________.
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Match the following components related to the radial artery:
Match the following components related to the radial artery:
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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?
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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.
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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?
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The five bones of the metacarpus are arranged from __________ to __________.
The five bones of the metacarpus are arranged from __________ to __________.
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Match the carpal bones to their rows:
Match the carpal bones to their rows:
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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.
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Branches:
- Muscular branches
- Radial recurrent artery
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Description
This quiz focuses on the anatomy of the radial artery, covering its beginning, course, and branches. Learn about its location in the forearm, its termination at the palm, and details on its pulsation. Perfect for students studying human anatomy.
