Anatomy · Upper Limb

Palmar arches

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  • Palmar arches: superficial and deep arterial arches in the palm, formed respectively by the terminal parts of the ulnar and radial arteries.

Superficial Palmar Arterial Arch

  • Direct continuation of the ulnar artery beyond the flexor retinaculum; completed laterally by anastomosis with a branch of the radial artery, most commonly its superficial palmar branch.

superficial and deep palmar arterial arches Superficial and deep palmar arterial arches.