Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Anatomy
Description:
- Branches from the radial or ulnar arteries.
- Supplies blood to the dorsal side of the metacarpals and interosseous muscles.
Diagrams & Photos
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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