Equine Thoracic Limb Vessels Flashcards
1
Q
The main blood supply to the equine distal thoracic limb is _____________.
A
The main blood supply to the equine distal thoracic limb is the median artery.
2
Q
The continuation of the median artery that is the main supply to the digit is __________.
A
The continuation of the median artery that is the main supply to the digit is the medial palmar artery.
3
Q
The medial palmar artery splits into:
A
medial & lateral palmar digital arteries
4
Q
The medial & lateral palmar digital arteries join distally at what is known as the __________.
A
terminal arch
5
Q
Which arteries are palpable at the abaxial surface of the sesamoid bones?
A
medial & lateral digital arteries
