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Yes, it supplies the lateral aspect of the forearm.
major artery that carries blood to the lower arm along the side by the thumb.
In the forearm, and it passes through what is referred to as the carpal tunnel formed by the transverse carpal ligament between the hamate hook and the trapezium carpal bones.Good thing you're not a doctor... it's on the THUMB-SIDE OF THE WRIST... NOT THE FOREARM.
Under the skin of your wrist is the radial artery. This artery is the main blood vessel of your whole forearm, which makes it an easy place to find and feel your pulse.
Under the skin of your wrist is the radial artery. This artery is the main blood vessel of your whole forearm, which makes it an easy place to find and feel your pulse.
brachial artery
The radial artery
Radial Artery
From the aortic arch, blood flows through the left subclavian artery, then into the axillary artery, followed by the brachial artery. From the brachial artery, blood then reaches the radial artery in the forearm, supplying the distal part of the arm and hand with oxygenated blood.
An artery is the vessel that carries blood away from the heart. The pulmonary artery carries only deoxygenated blood after birth.
An artery carries oxygenated blood. A vein carries DEoxygenated blood.
The radial pulse is checked for vital signs.