Original Research Article
Year: 2014 | Month: January | Volume: 4 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 62-64
Cadaveric Study of the Superficial Brachio Radial Artery
Shaik Ahammad Peera1*, Raju Sugavasi2,Indira Devi B2, Kanchanalatha.G3
1Assistant Professor, 2Tutor, 3Professor,
Department of Anatomy, RIMS Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical sciences, Kadapa, A.P. India.
*Corresponding Author: Shaik Ahammad Peera
ABSTRACT
AIM: To study the incidence of superficial brachioradial artery in the Andhra population of south Indian region.
MATERIALS & METHODS: 60 upper limbs were selected and dissected for superficial brachioradial artery, which are available in the Department of Anatomy, RIMS medical college, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India.
RESULTS: A single case of the superficial brachioradial artery was observed on right side, among 60 upper limbs and the incidence was 1.7%. This abnormal branch arising from the third part of the axillary artery continued superficially on the front of arm and forearm.
CONCLUSION: Perfect knowledge about the normal and abnormal arterial anatomy of the axillary artery and brachial artery is significant for clinical procedures and vascular radiology.
Key words: Axillary artery, superficial brachioradial artery, Variation