Palmar carpal branch of ulnar artery
Ramus carpeus palmaris arteriae ulnaris
- Latin synonym: Ramus carpalis palmaris arteriae ulnaris
- Related terms: Palmar carpal branch
Definition
The palmar carpal branch (volar carpal branch; ramus carpeus volares; anterior ulnar carpal artery) is a small vessel which crosses the front of the carpus beneath the tendons of the Flexor digitorum profundus, and anastomoses with the corresponding branch of the radial artery.
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