metacarpal artery (Meaning)
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metacarpal artery (n)
dorsal and palmar arteries of the hand
Synonyms & Antonyms of metacarpal artery
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metacarpal artery Sentence Examples
- The metacarpal artery supplies blood to the palm and fingers.
- The metacarpal artery arises from the radial artery at the wrist.
- The metacarpal artery has four branches that supply blood to the four fingers.
- The metacarpal artery is accompanied by the metacarpal vein and nerve.
- The metacarpal artery is located on the palmar surface of the hand, deep to the tendons of the flexor carpi radialis and flexor carpi ulnaris.
- The metacarpal artery may be injured in a wrist fracture or dislocation.
- A blockage of the metacarpal artery can lead to ischemia of the hand.
- The metacarpal artery is used as a site for arterial catheterization.
- The metacarpal artery is a common site for a bleeding laceration.
- The metacarpal artery is surgically repaired to restore blood flow to the hand.
FAQs About the word metacarpal artery
dorsal and palmar arteries of the hand
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The metacarpal artery supplies blood to the palm and fingers.
The metacarpal artery arises from the radial artery at the wrist.
The metacarpal artery has four branches that supply blood to the four fingers.
The metacarpal artery is accompanied by the metacarpal vein and nerve.
