Collateral ulnar artery

COLLATERAL ULNAR ARTERY

  • This branch arises from the posterior face of the brachial artery and is small.
  • It divides into ascending and descending branches to supply caput longum, anconeus, flexor carpi ulnaris and superficial flexor of the digit.
  • This branch corresponds to the ulnar artery of the horse and accompanies the ulnar nerve.
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