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Complex variation of the superficial palmar arch - Case report

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This article describes a complex variation in the pattern of blood supply to the palm of the hand. In the present case; a) the superficial palmar branch of the radial a. coursed superficial to the thenar mm.; b) The princeps pollicis and radialis indicis aa. arose from the superficial palmar branch of the radial a.; c) The first and second common palmar digital aa. arose as a common trunk from the superficial palmar arch.

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  1. Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey

    S. Önderoglu, R. Basar, K. M. Erbil & M. Cumhur

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Önderoglu, S., Basar, R., Erbil, K.M. et al. Complex variation of the superficial palmar arch - Case report. Surg Radiol Anat 19, 123–125 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-997-0123-6

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