Posterior ulnar recurrent artery

From WikiMD.com - Food, Medicine & Wellness Encyclopedia

Blood vessel

General Information
Latin arteria recurrens ulnaris posterior
Greek
TA98
TA2
FMA
Details
System
Artery
Vein
Nerve
Lymphatic drainage
Precursor
Function
Identifiers
Clinical significance
Notes

Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.

The posterior ulnar recurrent artery is a small artery in the forearm that arises from the ulnar artery. It plays a crucial role in the vascular supply to the elbow joint and surrounding structures.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The posterior ulnar recurrent artery originates from the ulnar artery, which is one of the major arteries of the forearm. It typically arises just distal to the origin of the ulnar artery, near the elbow.

Course[edit | edit source]

The artery travels superiorly and posteriorly, passing deep to the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle. It ascends towards the elbow joint, where it participates in the anastomosis around the elbow. This anastomosis is a network of arteries that provides collateral circulation to the elbow joint, ensuring adequate blood supply even if one of the main arteries is occluded.

Branches and Supply[edit | edit source]

The posterior ulnar recurrent artery supplies blood to the elbow joint and the surrounding muscles, particularly the flexor carpi ulnaris. It also contributes to the anastomosis with the inferior ulnar collateral artery and the superior ulnar collateral artery.

Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]

The posterior ulnar recurrent artery is important in surgical procedures involving the elbow, as well as in cases of trauma to the forearm. Understanding its course and connections is essential for surgeons to avoid inadvertent damage during operations.

Also see[edit | edit source]

Template:Arteries of the upper limb

WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP1 injections from $125

W8mdlogo.png
W8MD weight loss doctors team

W8MD offers a medical weight loss program NYC and a clinic to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our W8MD's physician supervised medical weight loss centers in NYC provides expert medical guidance, and offers telemedicine options for convenience.

Why choose W8MD?

Book Your Appointment

Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss, and Philadelphia medical weight loss Call (718)946-5500 for NY and 215 676 2334 for PA

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's NYC physician weight loss.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available. Call 718 946 5500.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD