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Arterial supply of the upper limb
Continuity, course, relations, branches, and anastomotic networks of the upper-limb arterial axis.
- 81 explained questions
- 59 flashcards
- 137 estimated course minutes
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What you will learn
- Trace subclavian, axillary, brachial, radial, and ulnar continuity into the hand.
- Describe the limits, course, dimensions, and relations of the axillary and brachial arteries.
- Match each collateral branch with its course, territory, or anastomosis.
- Distinguish the three topographic segments of the radial and ulnar arteries.
- Compare the formation, shape, and position of the deep and superficial palmar arches.
- Relate arterial landmarks to pulse palpation, blood-pressure measurement, and the vascular approaches described.
Course outline
From the shoulder to the fingertips
An overview of the arterial axis, its changes of name, and the networks that maintain blood supply to the upper limb.
7 min
Arterial axis and territories
Continuity of the main arterial trunks and their distribution across the shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand.
8 min
Axillary artery: course and relations
The limits, dimensions, directional variation, and relations of the axillary artery.
12 min
Axillary artery: branches and anastomoses
The six axillary collateral branches, their territories, and the periscapular and perihumeral circles.
20 min
Brachial artery: course and relations
Axillary-to-brachial continuity, the course through the arm, terminal bifurcation, and two topographic corridors.
12 min
Brachial artery: branches and elbow network
Brachial collateral branches and their anastomoses with the shoulder and forearm networks.
20 min
Radial artery
Its three segments, relations, six collateral branches, and participation in both palmar arches.
18 min
Ulnar artery
Its three segments, nerve relations, six collateral branches, and participation in the palmar arches.
18 min
Arterial arches of the hand
The formation, shape, and relative depth of the deep palmar, superficial palmar, and dorsal arches.
12 min
Surface landmarks and clinical applications
The anatomical relations underlying pulse palpation, arterial access, blood-pressure measurement, and communicating arterial networks.
10 min
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