Dorsal Digital Artery Anatomy

Description:

  • The dorsal digital artery are present on the dorsal radial and ulnar  aspects of the fingers.
  •  These arteries provide blood to the dorsal aspects of the fingers
  • The dorsal digital arteries originate from the dorsal metacarpal arteries.
  • These arteries also get blood supply from communicating anastomatic vessels originating from the common and proper digital arteries.
Diagrams & Photos
  • Dorsal arteries of the digits, hand and carpus.
    Dorsal arteries of the digits, hand and carpus.
Key Points
  • The dorsal arterial tree allows for dorsal flaps that can be used to reconstruct traumatic skin defects.
  • There can be significant individual variability in dorsal artery patterns.
Anatomy References
Anatomic Abbreviations
Hand Surgery Resource Anatomy Diagnostic Guide (Chapter)