Basal Metacarpal Arch Anatomy
Description:
- On the dorsal hand, a branch of the radial artery merges with the ulnar artery to form the dorsal (basal) metacarpal arch
Diagrams & Photos
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Note the dorsal metacarpal arch.
Key Points
- The dorsal metacarpal arteries originate from the dorsal metacarpal arch.
- There can be significant individual variability in dorsal artery patterns.