Blood Supple Of The Thoracic Limb (L1)

Question 1

Describe the Axillary a. of the thoracic limb (continuation, supply).

Answer 1

• Continuation of subclavian a.

- Branches supply scapula, axilla, and proximal humerus

Question 2

Describe the Brachial a of the thoracic limb (continuation, supply).

Answer 2

• Continuation of Axillary a.

- Branches supply arm and proximal forearm

Question 3

Describe the Common Interosseous and Median aa of the thoracic limb (difference between both, branches each).

Answer 3

• Common interosseous is last branch of Brachial a while Median a is the continuation of Brachial a into the forelimb
• Branches include ulnar a. (C), and radial a. (M) that supply distal forearm

Question 4

Describe what the metacarpal and carpal aa branches supply.

Answer 4

Branches supply palmar foot