Deep Palmar Arterial Arch

The deep palmar arterial arch refers to the extensions of the ulnar artery which branch out above the wrist area. It extends down the middle of the wrist, then curves around the side into the palm of the hand, accompanied by the deep branch of the radial nerve, to form a network of nerves and blood vessels. At this point it joins the radial artery and completes the deep palmar arch in the upper area of the hand. The superficial palmar arch is usually formed by the deep palmar branch of the...

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Anatomy Terms

Accessory Cephalic Vein
Axillary Artery
Axillary Vein
Basilic Vein
Brachial Artery
Brachial Vein
Cephalic Vein
Deep Palmar Arterial Arch
Dorsal Digital Veins of Hand
Dorsal Metacarpal Veins
Dorsal Venous Network of Hand
Inferior Ulnar Collateral Artery
Intermediate Antebrachial Vein
Palmar Digital Arteries
Radial Artery
Right Gastric Artery
Right Gastric Vein
Right Suprarenal Vein
Splenic Vein
Superficial Palmar Arterial Arch
Superior Ulnar Collateral Artery
Ulnar Artery

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Full Deep Palmar Arterial Arch Description

[Continued from above] . . . ulnar artery joining another branch that descends from the radial artery. The superficial arch curves across the palm and lies distally in the lower part of the hand, above the fingers. It is covered with skin, muscles and nerves. This arch gives rise to three common palmar digital arteries.