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The arteries of the upper limb supply oxygenated blood from the heart, through the arm and forearm, all the way to the fingertips. Watch the following video to learn the names of these arteries and discover their pathway through the limb.
If you want to learn more about the basic function and structure of arteries, take a look at this next video.
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Take a closer look at each of these arteries by scrolling through the atlas.
Major arteries of the upper limb | Subclavian artery, axillary artery, brachial artery, deep brachial artery, radial artery, ulnar artery, dorsal carpal anastomosis, superficial and deep palmar arches |
Upper limb region supplied by each artery |
Shoulder, axilla and scapular regions: Subclavian artery, scapular anastomosis, axillary artery. Arm: Brachial and deep brachial arteries Forearm: Radial, ulnar and interosseous arteries Hand: Dorsal carpal anastomosis, superficial and deep palmar arches, metacarpal arteries and digital arteries |
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