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Hand and wrist anatomy palmar view

Hand and wrist anatomy palmar view
Arterial anastomoses of the hand. The radial and ulnar arteries connect to each other through two loops: a superficial palmar arch and a deep palmar arch. This ensures adequate perfusion in the event of lacerations, which are common injuries to the fingers.
Reproduced with permission from: Moore KL, Agur AM. Essential Clinical Anatomy, 3rd Edition. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007. Copyright ©2007 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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