See Also: superficial palmar (arterial) arch(medicine)
deep palmar (arterial) arch(medicine)
superficial palmar venous arch(medicine)
superficial palmar artery(medicine)
superficial palmar branch of radial artery(medicine)
deep palmar venous arch(medicine)
plantar arterial arch(medicine)
arterial arch of upper eyelid(medicine)
arterial arch of lower eyelid(medicine)
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superficial palmar (arterial) arch (medicine)


superficial palmar (arterial) arch


The arterial arch in the hand located superficial to the long flexor tendons approximately at the level of a line extrapolated across the palm from the distal side of the outstretched thumb. It is formed principally by the termination of the superficial ulnar artery and is usually completed by a communication with the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery. The arch gives rise to the common palmar digital arteries.

Synonym: arcus palmaris superficialis, arcus volaris superficialis.