title: Unorthodox superficial palmar arch observed in a South Indian cadaver: a case report.
abstract: Variations in formation of the superficial palmar arch are common. A classic superficial palmar arch is defined as direct continuity between the superficial branch of the ulnar artery and superficial palmar branch of the radial artery. During routine dissection classes to undergraduate medical students we have observed formation of superficial palmar arch solely by superficial branch of ulnar artery without any contribution from the radial artery or median artery. Knowledge of the anatomical variations of the arterial pattern of the hand is crucial for safe and successful hand surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal, India. ramana.anat@gmail.com
authors.forename: Venkata Ramana
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Vollala
authors.forename: Somayaji
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nagabhooshana
authors.forename: Mohandas
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: Bhagath Kumar
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Potu
authors.forename: Narendra
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pamidi
authors.forename: Srinivasa Rao
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Bolla