Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
/
Foundational Knowledge
/
Arteries
Introduction
Objectives
Glossary
Foundational Knowledge
Bones
Muscles
Arteries
Nerves
Joints
Flexor Sheaths
Carpal Tunnel (Structure)
Peripheral Nerve Injury
Pathophysiology
Clinical Presentation
Medical History
Occupational History
Physical
Differential
Investigations
EMG & NCS
MRI & Ultrasound
Laboratory Evaluations
Diagnosis
Treatment
Conservative
Surgical
Follow-Up
Return to Work
Secondary Prevention
Occupational Medicine
Significance
Work Pace
Repetitive Motion
Forceful Exertions
Static Load
Non-Neutral Postures
Hand-Arm Vibration
Hand Tools
Job Design
Workplace Design
Summary
Credits
Printable Version
Quizzes
Clinical Presentation Quiz
Foundational Knowledge Quiz
Occupational Medicine Quiz
Arteries
Ulnar artery
Enters the palm superficial to the flexor retinaculum
Gives rise to the superficial palmar arch
Supplies the four medial (ulnar) fingers
Radial artery
Enters the palm from the floor of the anatomical snuffbox
Gives rise to the deep palmar arch
Supplies the thumb and lateral (radial) side of the index finger
Image Source: Anatomy and Cell Biology, Queen's University
Previous
ι
Next