Publication: Multiple arterial anomalies in upper limb
Date
2009
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
An isolated neurovascular variation is common but multiple vascular anomalies on same upper limb is a very rare case.
We observed an unusual variations in right upper limb during routine dissection of a Nepali cadaver . The variations
were observed in Axilla, Forearm and Palm. In axilla, first part of axillary artery did not give any branch, the second part
of axillary artery gave off only two branches - (a) thoracoacromial artery and (b) a large common trunk which later gave
off lateral thoracic, thoracodorsal, subscapular, posterior circumflex scapular and then continued as posterior circumflex
humeral artery. The third part of axillary artery gave off only anterior circumflex humeral artery. In forearm, the ulnar
artery runs downward superficial to flexor muscles. Here, radial artery gave off common interosseous artery. In palm
radial artery did not give any contribution to superficial palmar arch which is solely formed by the continuation of ulnar
artery. This type of anomalies are very rare and is not reported in Nepalese cadaver at all. These anomalies are described
in detail and their clinical relevance is highlighted.
Key words : Axillary artery, Brachial artery, Radial artery, Ulnar artery, Palmar arch, Variations
Description
Baral P1, Vijayabhaskar P 2, Roy S 1 , Kumar S2, Ghimire S3 , Shrestha U 3
1Lecturer, 2Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal; 3 Post-graduate students, Department of Anatomy, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.