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?

It lies medially Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve lies medial to the brachial artery?

Both ulnar and median nerves Signup and view all the answers

What is the termination of the brachial artery?

It divides into radial and ulnar arteries Signup and view all the answers

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

Deep palmar arch Signup and view all the answers

Where does the radial artery lie approximately in the hand?

At the level of the distal border of the extended thumb Signup and view all the answers

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

Superficial palmar branch Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Deep branch of ulnar artery Signup and view all the answers

Where does the ulnar artery enter the hand?

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

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

Anterior ulnar recurrent branch Signup and view all the answers

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

Common interosseous artery Signup and view all the answers

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

Radial artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the final branch of the ulnar artery?

Superficial palmar arch Signup and view all the answers

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

Forearm Signup and view all the answers