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== Palmar Carpal Branch of Ulnar Artery == | |||
[[File:Gray528.png|thumb|right|Diagram of the ulnar artery and its branches, including the palmar carpal branch.]] | |||
The '''palmar carpal branch of the ulnar artery''' is a small blood vessel that plays a crucial role in the vascular supply of the wrist and hand. It is a branch of the [[ulnar artery]], which is one of the major arteries of the forearm. | |||
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== | === Anatomy === | ||
The palmar carpal branch | The palmar carpal branch arises from the ulnar artery near the wrist. It travels across the anterior aspect of the wrist, contributing to the formation of the [[palmar carpal arch]]. This arch is an anastomosis that also involves the [[palmar carpal branch of the radial artery]]. | ||
==Related | === Function === | ||
The primary function of the palmar carpal branch is to supply blood to the structures of the wrist and the proximal part of the hand. It ensures adequate perfusion of the [[carpal bones]] and the surrounding soft tissues, which is essential for maintaining the health and function of the wrist joint. | |||
=== Clinical Significance === | |||
Injuries or conditions that affect the blood supply to the wrist, such as [[trauma]] or [[vascular disease]], can compromise the function of the palmar carpal branch. Understanding its anatomy is important for surgical procedures involving the wrist, such as [[carpal tunnel release]] or [[wrist arthroscopy]]. | |||
== Related Pages == | |||
* [[Ulnar artery]] | * [[Ulnar artery]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Radial artery]] | ||
* [[Palmar carpal arch]] | |||
* [[Wrist]] | |||
* [[Hand]] | * [[Hand]] | ||
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[[Category:Arteries of the upper limb]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:27, 16 February 2025
Palmar Carpal Branch of Ulnar Artery[edit]
The palmar carpal branch of the ulnar artery is a small blood vessel that plays a crucial role in the vascular supply of the wrist and hand. It is a branch of the ulnar artery, which is one of the major arteries of the forearm.
Anatomy[edit]
The palmar carpal branch arises from the ulnar artery near the wrist. It travels across the anterior aspect of the wrist, contributing to the formation of the palmar carpal arch. This arch is an anastomosis that also involves the palmar carpal branch of the radial artery.
Function[edit]
The primary function of the palmar carpal branch is to supply blood to the structures of the wrist and the proximal part of the hand. It ensures adequate perfusion of the carpal bones and the surrounding soft tissues, which is essential for maintaining the health and function of the wrist joint.
Clinical Significance[edit]
Injuries or conditions that affect the blood supply to the wrist, such as trauma or vascular disease, can compromise the function of the palmar carpal branch. Understanding its anatomy is important for surgical procedures involving the wrist, such as carpal tunnel release or wrist arthroscopy.
