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Basic Science
intermediate
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Forearm Blood Supply

Vascular Anatomy

A medical student is studying the vascular anatomy of the forearm in preparation for their anatomy examination. They review the course and branches of the major arteries supplying the forearm and hand. Regarding the arterial supply of the forearm:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

The brachial artery bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the level of the radial neck (a...

B

The radial artery descends along the lateral border of the forearm, initially deep to brachioradiali...

C

The ulnar artery runs superficially throughout its course in the forearm; it does not give rise to a...

D

The common interosseous artery arises from the ulnar artery approximately 2-3cm distal to the bifurc...

E

The posterior interosseous artery passes through or above the interosseous membrane to reach the pos...

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option