Abstract

Palmar arterial arches are of immense importance as they are the only source of blood supply to the hand and deep arterial arch. Its anatomical variations are described in the literature. Anatomical variations are important as far as surgical procedures are concerned. So detailed morphological study of superficial palmar arches is conducted at the Department of Anatomy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur, on 100 hands of 50 cadavers. Incomplete palmar arch, complete palmar arch contributed by median artery and ulnar artery, complete arch formed by ulnar artery alone are notable findings. Knowledge of anatomical variations of the arterial pattern of the hand is crucial for safe and successful hand surgery. Although there is number, of variations reported in the arterial supply of palm, present study will be helpful for surgeons

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