Description
The arterial supply to the upper limb arises from:
- the subclavian and axillary arteries, which supplies the shoulder region;
- the brachial artery, which is the primary vascular supply to the arm;
- the radial and ulnar arteries, which are the primary arteries for the forearm and hand.
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Artery
Arteries are vessels transporting blood between heart, tissues, and other organs in order to supply them with nutrition and oxygen.
