Arterial Supply to Limbs

Question 1

what artery bifuricates in the cubital fossa into the radial and ulnar arteries

Answer 1

brachial

Question 2

which arteries join at the palmar arches

Answer 2

radial and ulnar

Question 3

how many digital arteries do you have per digit

Answer 3

4

Question 4

what type of arteries are digital arteries

Answer 4

end arteries

Question 5

describe the arterial blood supply to the upper limb

Answer 5

subclavian -> axillary -> brachial (deep brachial branches off) -> radial and ulnar branches -> deep and superficial palmar arches - > metacarpal and digital arteries

Question 6

where does the femoral artery supply

Answer 6

limb

Question 7

where does the deep femoral artery supply

Answer 7

thigh

Question 8

describe the arterial blood supply to the lower limb

Answer 8

external iliac -> femoral (deep femoral branches off this which then branches onto 3/4 perforators) -> politeal -> A + P tibial -> A tibial - dorsalis pedis, P tibial - medial and lateral plantar -> arcuate and deep plantar arches -> metatarsal and digital