NOUN
- branch of the brachial artery beginning below the elbow and extending down the forearm around the wrist and into the palm
How To Use radial artery In A Sentence
- When such techniques are adhered to, the risk of trauma to the radial artery and subsequent thrombosis is reduced even when collateral circulation in the hand is reduced.
- The article by Wallach in this issue reminds us that even such a frequently used and seemingly benign procedure as cannulation of the radial artery can result in serious complications.
- The situation of the radial artery is midway between the flexor carpi radialis tendon, I, and the outer border of the radius. Surgical Anatomy
- Palmar metacarpal arteries and superficial palmer branches arise from the radial artery.
- If the radial artery is to be used, the collaterality of blood flow to the hand must be checked by the Allen's test.
- However, follow-up measurements of blood pressure and heart rate were obtained by using a manual cuff with auscultation and palpating the radial artery to ensure the patient's safety.
- It may join the radial artery at the wrist, or if the radial stops short of the carpus the posterior interosseous artery may replace it.
- At the wrist, branches of the radial artery include the dorsal carpal and first dorsal metacarpal arteries.
- After acquiring Doppler sounds at the palmar arch, the RNFA occludes the radial artery flow.
- The inner border of the supinator muscle, G, Plate 16, is the guide to the radial artery; and the outer margin of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle, Surgical Anatomy
