Cardiovascular system
Deep palmar arch
Arcus palmaris profundus
- System
- Cardiovascular system
- Regions
- Upper limb
- Side
- Left and right
- Part of
- Radial artery
DescriptionUnreviewed
The deep palmar arch (deep volar arch) is an arterial network found in the palm.
It is usually primarily formed from the terminal part of the radial artery.
The ulnar artery also contributes through an anastomosis.
This is in contrast to the superficial palmar arch, which is formed predominantly by the ulnar artery.
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Parts
Names
- Latin
- Arcus palmaris profundus
- English
- Deep palmar arch
- French
- Arcade palmaire profonde
- Spanish
- Arco palmar profundo
- Portuguese
- Arco palmar profundo