Arteries Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main artery supplying the forearm and hand?
A
Brachial artery
2
Q
Where does the brachial artery branch from and to?
A
The brachial artery branches from the auxiliary artery and at the level of the antecubital fossa branches into the radial and ulnar arteries
3
Q
How long do blood vessels require immobilisation post repair?
A
1-2 weeks
4
Q
The vascular structure of the hand consist of?
A
The superficial palmar arch, the deep palmar arch and the common palmar arteries.
5
Q
Where does the radial artery enter the hand?
A
Lateral to FCR tendon through anatomical snuffbox
