Radial recurrent artery
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The radial recurrent artery arises from the radial artery
immediately below the elbow.
It ascends between the branches of the radial nerve
, lying on the Supinator and then between the Brachioradialis
and Brachialis, supplying these muscles and the elbow-joint, and anastomosing with the terminal part of the profunda brachii
.
Radial artery
In human anatomy, the radial artery is the main blood vessel, with oxygenated blood, of the lateral aspect of the forearm.-Course:The radial artery arises from the bifurcation of the brachial artery in the cubital fossa. It runs distally on the anterior part of the forearm...
immediately below the elbow.
It ascends between the branches of the radial nerve
Radial nerve
The radial nerve is a nerve in the human body that supplies the upper limb. It supplies the medial and lateral heads of the triceps brachii muscle of the arm, as well as all 12 muscles in the posterior osteofascial compartment of the forearm and the associated joints and overlying skin.It...
, lying on the Supinator and then between the Brachioradialis
Brachioradialis
Brachioradialis is a muscle of the forearm that acts to flex the forearm at the elbow. It is also capable of both pronation and supination, depending on the position of the forearm...
and Brachialis, supplying these muscles and the elbow-joint, and anastomosing with the terminal part of the profunda brachii
Profunda brachii
The arteria profunda brachii is a large vessel which arises from the lateral and posterior part of the brachial artery, just below the lower border of the Teres major.-Course:...
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