Complex variation of the superficial palmar arch--case report

This article describes a complex variation in the pattern of blood supply to the palm of the hand. In the present case; a) the superficial palmar branch of the radial a. coursed superficial to the thenar mm.; b) The princeps pollicis and radialis indicis aa. arose from the superficial palmar branch...

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Published in:Surgical and radiologic anatomy (English ed.) 1997, Vol.19 (2), p.123-125
Main Authors: Onderoglu, S, Basar, R, Erbil, K M, Cumhur, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arteries - anatomy & histology
Hand - blood supply
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Radial Artery - anatomy & histology
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Summary:This article describes a complex variation in the pattern of blood supply to the palm of the hand. In the present case; a) the superficial palmar branch of the radial a. coursed superficial to the thenar mm.; b) The princeps pollicis and radialis indicis aa. arose from the superficial palmar branch of the radial a.; c) The first and second common palmar digital aa. arose as a common trunk from the superficial palmar arch.
ISSN:0930-1038
1279-8517
DOI:10.1007/bf01628138