Palmar Carpal Branch of Ulnar Artery (Left)
Ramus carpeus palmaris arteriae ulnaris
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Origin: Ulnar artery.
Course: Laterally to anastomose with the palmar carpal branch of radial artery.
Branches: Forms palmar carpal arch.
Supplied Structures: Wrist joint.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The palmar carpal branch arises from the ulnar artery.
Course
The palmar carpal branch of the ulnar artery crosses the distal end of the ulna deep to the flexor digitorum profundus.
It anastomoses with the corresponding branch from the radial artery, deep to the long flexor tendons.
Branches
There are no named branches, but it contributes to the formation of the palmar carpal arch.
Supplied Structures
The palmar carpal arch supplies the anterior aspect of the wrist joint.
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Ulnar Artery
A superficial ulnar artery is an ulnar artery superficial to the flexor muscles of the forearm and may be incorrectly identified as the brachial artery.
