Radial Artery

The direct continuation of the brachial trunk, originating at the bifurcation of the brachial artery opposite the neck of the radius. Its branches may be divided into three groups corresponding to the three regions in which the vessel is situated, the forearm, wrist, and hand.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): A07.015.114.740

MeSH Unique ID: D017534

Entry Terms:

• Arteries, Radial
• Artery, Radial
• Radial Arteries

Previous Indexing:

• Arm/blood supply (1966-1992)
• Arteries (1966-1992)
• Forearm/blood supply (1966-1992)
• Hand/blood supply (1966-1992)

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Anatomy Category
Cardiovascular System
Blood Vessels
Arteries
Radial Artery