left radial artery
ArteriesUpper limbLeftFMA22734
Nomenclature
left radial artery
arteria radialis (Latin)
arteria radiale sinistra (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Lateral terminal branch of the brachial artery.
Functionentry
Supplies the lateral forearm and the deep palmar arch.
Clinical notes
Site for pulse taking and for coronary angiography access; the Allen test checks its collateral circulation.
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