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A brachioulnoradial artery: a short report
1Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran, atlasi-m@kaums.ac.ir.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy : SRA
|May 7, 2013
Summary
A rare anatomical variation of the upper limb arteries was discovered in a cadaver. This involved an unusual bifurcation of the brachial artery, impacting the origin of the radial and ulnar arteries.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Vascular Anatomy
- Human Anatomy
Background:
- Variations in upper limb arteries are clinically and surgically relevant.
- Understanding arterial variations is crucial for surgical planning and interpretation of imaging.
- The brachial artery typically arises from the axillary artery and continues into the forearm.
Observation:
- A cadaveric dissection revealed an anomalous brachial artery bifurcation in the middle arm.
- The brachial artery divided into superficial and deep branches.
- The radial and ulnar arteries originated superficially from the superficial branch.
Findings:
- The superficial and deep branches of the brachial artery presented an unusual pattern.
- The radial and ulnar arteries exhibited a high origin, running superficially in the forearm.
- The common interosseous artery originated from the deep branch, with normal termination in the hand.
Implications:
- This anatomical variation highlights the importance of detailed pre-operative assessment.
- Such variations can alter surgical approaches and diagnostic interpretations.
- Awareness of these arterial anomalies is essential for vascular surgeons and radiologists.
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