ANATOMICAL LIMITS UPPER AND LOWER EXTREMITIES

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What is the anatomical limit of the ulnar artery?

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The ulnar artery begins 1 inch below the ante-cubital fossa and terminates at a point over the pisiform bone.

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What is the anatomical limit of the axillary artery?

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The axillary artery begins at the lateral border of the first rib and terminates at the inferior border of the teres major muscle.

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What is the anatomical limit of the radial artery?

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The radial artery begins 1 inch below the ante-cubital fossa and terminates at a point over the thenar eminence.

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What is the anatomical limit of the external iliac artery?

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The external iliac artery terminates at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament.

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What is the anatomical limit of the right subclavian artery?

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The right subclavian artery starts at the right sternoclavicular articulation and terminates at the lateral border of the first rib.

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What is the function of the ulnar artery?

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The ulnar artery supplies blood to the medial aspect of the forearm and hand.

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What is the function of the axillary artery?

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The axillary artery supplies blood to the upper limb and the shoulder region.

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What is the function of the radial artery?

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The radial artery supplies blood to the lateral aspect of the forearm and hand.

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What is the function of the external iliac artery?

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The external iliac artery supplies blood to the lower limb.

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What is the function of the right subclavian artery?

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The right subclavian artery supplies blood to the right arm and part of the head and neck.