Ulnar Artery Anatomy Quiz
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What is the origin of the ulnar artery?

  • At the lower border of pectoralis minor muscle
  • At the lower border of the axillary artery
  • At the lower border of teres major muscle
  • In the cubital fossa at the level of neck of radius (correct)

    • What is the course of the ulnar artery?

  • It ascends through the anterior compartment of the forearm
  • It descends through the anterior compartment of the forearm (correct)
  • It remains in the cubital fossa
  • It descends through the posterior compartment of the forearm

    • Which of the following is NOT a branch of the brachial artery?

  • Muscular
  • Profunda brachii
  • Subscapular (correct)
  • Nutrient to humerus

    • What is the relationship of the basilic vein to the brachial artery?

    <p>It lies medially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve lies medial to the brachial artery?

    <p>Both ulnar and median nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the termination of the brachial artery?

    <p>It divides into radial and ulnar arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main continuation of the radial artery in the palm?

    <p>Deep palmar arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the radial artery lie approximately in the hand?

    <p>At the level of the distal border of the extended thumb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What branch of the radial artery completes the superficial palmar arch?

    <p>Superficial palmar branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relation between the deep palmar arch and the radial artery?

    <p>The deep palmar arch is a continuation of the radial artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What artery does the radial artery anastomose with around the elbow joint?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the branch of the ulnar artery that completes the deep palmar arch?

    <p>Deep branch of ulnar artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the ulnar artery enter the hand?

    <p>Anterior to the flexor retinaculum, on the lateral side of the ulnar nerve and pisiform bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the branch of the ulnar artery that anastomoses around the elbow joint?

    <p>Anterior ulnar recurrent branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the branch of the ulnar artery that gives rise to the anterior and posterior interosseous arteries?

    <p>Common interosseous artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the branch of the ulnar artery that winds around the lateral aspect of the wrist?

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

    What is the final branch of the ulnar artery?

    <p>Superficial palmar arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what region does the ulnar artery give off the posterior interosseous artery?

    <p>Forearm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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