Deep Palmar Arch

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  • continuation of Radial Artery
  • curves medially beneath long flexor tendons
  • posteriorly lie metacarpal bones and interosseous muscles
  • completed on medial side by deep branch of ulnar artery
  • curve of arch lies across upper part of palm
    • level of proximal border of extended thumb
  • send branches 
    • superiorly
      • takes part in anastomosis around wrist
    • inferiorly
      • joins digital branches of superficial palmar arch
 

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