Vascularization of the Forearm

Question 1

The _______ _____ gives rise to the radial and ulnar arteries, which supply the anterior and posterior compartments of the forearm and extend distally into the hand.

Answer 1

Brachial artery.

Question 2

The ______ _____ travels through the cubital fossa, descends between the flexor carpi ulnaris and the flexor digitorum profundus muscles, and terminates in the hand as the deep and superficial ulnar palmar arches.

Answer 2

Ulnar artery.

Question 3

What are the 3 branches of the ulnar artery?

Answer 3

Superior ulnar recurrent, Inferior ulnar recurrent, and the Common interosseous arteries.

Question 4

The _______ ______ travel through the cubital fossa along the lateral side of the forearm, deep to the brachioradialis along the flexor pollicis longus. Terminates in the hand as the deep and superficial radial palmar arches.

Answer 4

Radial artery.

Question 5

The _________ ________ artery is a branch of the radial artery?

Answer 5

Radial recurrent.