Vasculature of upper limb Flashcards
1
Q
What is subclavian steal syndrome?
A
- occlusion of subclavian artery proximal to vertebral artery (often due to stenosis from atherosclerosis)
- Blood supply to arm is via the vertebrobasilar artery .
2
Q
where does the subclavian artery become the axillary artery?
A
Lateral border of 1st rib
3
Q
What artery runs in the radial groove with the radial nerve?
A
Profunda Brachii Artery
4
Q
What does the ulnar artery go through to enter the hand?
A
Guyon’s Canal
5
Q
what is allen’s test?
A
to check the collateral blood supple
6
Q
why is the median cubital vein useful?
A
used for venepuncture
