Dorsal Thumb Artery Anatomy
Arteries supplying the dorsum of the thumb include:
- First dorsal metacarpal artery
- Dorsal thumb radial artery
- Dorsal thumb ulnar artery
Diagrams & Photos
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First web view showing thumb dorsal artery, radial artery, and EPL tendon.
Key Points
The two digital arteries of the thumb are located volarly; however, the thumb has signicant dorsal arteries.