Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Exam
- On exam the dorsal metacarpal arteries are not visible or palpable.
- The dorsal metacarpal arteries can assessed by doppler exam.
Diagrams & Photos
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Doppler exam of the first dorsal metacarpal artery. -
Dorsal arteries of the digits, hand and carpus.
Key Points
- The dorsal metacarpal arteries allow for dorsal flaps that can be used to reconstruct traumatic skin defects.
- There can be significant individual variability in dorsal metacarpal artery patterns