They are connected to the superficial system by perforating veins. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Passes over the superior transverse scapular ligament. Subclavian artery axillary artery brachial artery radial artery ulnar artery palmar arch digital arteries slide 3. Contributing branches arise from as proximal as the first part of the subclavian artery, to as distal as the third part of the axillary. This printable worksheet of blood supply of the upper limb is tagged. The motor and sensory supply of the upper limb is provided by the brachial plexus which is formed by the ventral rami of spinal nerves c5t1. It arise from bracheo cephalic artery, pass behind clavicle bone over the first rib before entering the axilla where it continuous as axillary artery. In this article, we are sharing with you some mnemonics so that you can remember some points easily. The subclavian artery becomes the axillary artery after crossing the 1st rib the axillary artery becomes the brachial artery after crossing the posterior axillary fold the brachial artery divides just distal to the elbow into the radial and ulnar arteries. In order to thoroughly understand its structure, the anatomy of the upper limb is broken into compartments, such as regions, bones, joints, muscles, nerves and blood vessels. There is a printable worksheet available for download here so you can take the quiz with pen and paper. And there may be important anastomosis between the gluteal arteries and the femoral artery, and we can talk about those.
Upper extremity anatomy arteries, veins, muscles free. Unlike the lower limb, which is used for support, stability, and locomotion, the upper limb is designed to be flexible. April 03, 2020 the upper limb is truly a complex part of the human body. As the maxilla is deemed part of the midface and the mandible part of the lower face respectively, it is logical to assume that they have separate neurovasculature. Blood supply of the upper limb printable worksheet. Muscle name origin insertion action innervation muscles of upper extremity pectoralis major medial half of clavicle, front of sternum, costal cartilage crest of greater tubercle lateral lip of bicipital groove horizontally adduct, medially rotate at shoulder medical and lateral. During its pathway, the artery changes its name based on the region it supplies. Arterial supply of the upper limb radiology reference.
Median arises from the medial cord of the brachial plexus c8 and t1, humerusthis nerve passes posterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus. The nerve supply to the upper limb is commonly damaged by fractures, penetrating trauma and. The arterial blood supply and anastomoses of the upper limbscapula, humerus, elbow and hand. The arterial supply to the upper limb is delivered via five main vessels proximal to distal.
Upper limbs blood vessels blood vessels of the upper limb. Vishram singh anatomy free pdf download medicforyou. The blood supply to the upper limb shoulder, arm and hand starts as the subclavian arteries in the shoulders. A couple of exceptions to the blood supply to the lower limb, in that the gluteal region is supplied by gluteal arteries, and these are branches from the internal iliac artery. The hand is a very mobile part of the upper limb, and we perform very specialised tasks with it every day, key adaptations can be seen in the specialised structures of the hand. The upper extremity ue is comprised of its associated muscles, nerves, and vessels, organized into anatomical compartments. Repair of coarctation of aorta with preservation of blood. The department of human anatomy blood supply and innervation of upper limb. By printig out this quiz and taking it with pen and paper creates for a good variation to only playing it online. This is an online quiz called blood supply of the upper limb.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Arterial supply to the upper limb subclavian brachial. Jun 23, 2015 blood supply of upper limb by drismail khan 1. The brachial artery begins at the distal border of the tendon of the teres major muscle and ends close to the elbow joint. Dec 17, 2018 the upper extremity ue is comprised of its associated muscles, nerves, and vessels, organized into anatomical compartments. The nerve supply to the upper limb is commonly damaged by fractures, penetrating trauma and external compression. Mar 27, 2017 a brief summary of the arterial blood supply of the lower limb, with labels. One of the popular techniques of subclavian flap aortoplasty1 compromises the blood supply to the upper limb that may lead in the longterm to growth retardation of the left arm, with the potential for ischemia during exercise. Veins the venous drainage of the upper limb is composed of superficial and deep vessels. Jul 07, 2015 multiple techniques have been described for repair of coa. The trunk of the subclavian artery is continuous throughout the entire upper limb. The right subclavian artery originates from the brachiocephalic artery, which is the first branch of the aortic arch. The arterial blood supply and anastomoses of the upper limb. Blood supply of the upper limb questions and study guide.
Its bones, muscles, nerves, joints, blood vessels and lymphatics, anatomical areas, and structures found in the hand. The subclavian artery becomes the axillary artery after crossing the 1st ribthe axillary artery b stay safe and healthy. Ppt arterial supply of upper limb powerpoint presentation. This is a free printable worksheet in pdf format and holds a printable version of the quiz blood supply of the upper limb. Click on the tags below to find other quizzes on the same subject. Anatomy notes rish academy pdf, presentations, images. Blood supply of the upper limb free download as powerpoint presentation. Fig 1 schematic demonstrating the arterial supply to the upper limb. Pdf anatomy, shoulder and upper limb, hand compartments. The cephalicvein begins at the radial extremity of the arch. The venous drainage of the upper limb is composed of superficial and deep vessels. Fig 1 schematic demonstrating the arterial supply to. The arterial supply of the upper limb is derived from the subclavian artery.
It functions to allow blood to flow around the scapula and shoulder joint if there is injury or occlusion. They are present in 10 to 55% of cases trotter, konarik, reaching 23% of cases in the free part of the limb valsecchi. Arteries of the upper limb arranged alphabetically. The brachial artery is the continuation of the main arterial supply in the upper arm as it travels medially towards the elbow. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Oct 18, 2017 an anatomy upper limb thorax is a comprehensive book for undergraduate students of medicine.
The pectoral girdle has a rich plexus of arterial vessels that anastomose around the scapula and its muscles known as the scapular anastomosis. Major arteries of the upper limb western oregon university. A brief summary of the arterial blood supply of the lower limb, with labels. The ulnar artery gives rise to the common interosseous artery, which divides into anterior and posterior interosseous arteries. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the arteries of the upper limb their anatomical course, branches and clinical correlations. The second edition of vishram singh anatomy contains three parts, upper limb and thorax, abdomen and lower limb and head, neck and brain. The subclavian artery becomes the axillary artery after crossing the 1st ribthe axillary artery b this website provides over 0 free medical books and more for all students and doctors this website the best choice for medical students during and after learning medicine. The book is 375 pages long with contents as follows. Celiac trunk abdominal aorta renal artery superior mesenteric artery gonadal artery inferior mesenteric artery common iliac artery major arteries of the abdominal region. In the posterior triangle of the neck these rami form three trunks from which fibers enter the axilla region armpit to innervate the muscles of the anterior and posterior compartments of the limb. The arterial blood supply and anastomoses of the upper limb scapula, humerus, elbow and hand.
Upper limb arterial supply continuations and branches of the subclavian artery provide blood to the upper limb. Muscle name origin insertion action innervation muscles of. Blood supply overview of arterial supply to upper limb. The superficialveins starts on the back of the hand as a dorsal arch. Pdf the artery blood supply variant of the upper limb. The left subclavian artery originates directly from the aortic arch, being the third branch. The anatomy of the upper limb is difficult to remember like the rest of anatomy. Has 3 parts 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1st part 1 branch 2nd part 2 branches 3rd part 3 branches. Anastomoses with the deep branch of the transverse cervical artery dorsal scapular arte ry and the circumflex. Flashcard anatomy on the arteries of the upper limb. Blood supply overview of arterial supply to lower limb. The arterial blood supply and anastomoses of the upper. Ensure that you are familiar with the course origin, termination, landmark and supply compartmentregion of each.
The upper limb or upper extremity is the region in humans or vertebrates extending from the deltoid region which includes the hand, arm, axilla and the shoulder. Group members 1 ismail khan physiotherapistjpmc 2 wasey ali 3 muhammad irfan 4 nisar ali 5 ishtiaque ahmed 6 syed osama 3. As the maxilla is deemed part of the midface and the mandible part of the lower face respectively, it is logical to assume that they have separate neurovasculature while it is true that within the alveolar bone the maxillary. A thorough understanding of upper limb anatomy is absolutely essential if you want to succeed in a neurological examination osce station. The major function of the upper limb is to position the hand in space for use as a mechanical and sensory tool. Blood supply to upper limb the arterial supply is mainly by. Different types of artery branching pattern of the upper limb are very important for.
Blood supply of upper limb free download as powerpoint presentation. Blood supply of the upper limb human body flashcards human anatomy mnemonics our mission is to provide a free, reliable and firstclass education to everyone. The main artery supplying blood to the upper limb is the subclavian artery. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. In this short space between the first rib and the upper arm, it supplies blood to the shoulder, including the scapula via several smaller branches see scapular anastomosis for more detail. The innervation and blood supply of the maxillary and mandibular teeth are dependant on the blood vessels and the nerves that supply the upper and lower jaws. Variations of the upper limb arterial system are very common. As each artery passes into the axilla armpit it becomes the. Variations of arterial patterns in the upper limb have represented the most common subject of vascular anatomy. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Arterial blood supply of the upper limb the subclavian artery is the.
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