Complex variation of the superficial palmar arch--case report.
This article describes a complex variation in the pattern of blood supply to the palm of the hand. In the present case; a) the superficial palmar branch of the radial a. coursed superficial to the thenar mm.; b) The princeps pollicis and radialis indicis aa. arose from the superficial palmar branch of the radial a.; c) The first and second common palmar digital aa. arose as a common trunk from the superficial palmar arch.
Onderoglu
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Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
Basar
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Erbil
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Cumhur
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D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology