Arteries

Question 1

What is the main artery supplying the forearm and hand?

Answer 1

Brachial artery

Question 2

Where does the brachial artery branch from and to?

Answer 2

The brachial artery branches from the auxiliary artery and at the level of the antecubital fossa branches into the radial and ulnar arteries

Question 3

How long do blood vessels require immobilisation post repair?

Answer 3

1-2 weeks

Question 4

The vascular structure of the hand consist of?

Answer 4

The superficial palmar arch, the deep palmar arch and the common palmar arteries.

Question 5

Where does the radial artery enter the hand?

Answer 5

Lateral to FCR tendon through anatomical snuffbox