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Superior ulnar collateral artery

Superior ulnar collateral artery is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Superior ulnar collateral artery rather than just read about it. In short: The superior ulnar collateral artery (inferior profunda artery), of small size, arises from the brachial artery a little below the middle of the arm; it frequently springs from the upper part of the a. profunda brachii. It pierces the medial intermuscular septum, and descends on the surface of the medial head of the Triceps brachii to the space between the medial epicondyle and olecranon, accompanied by the ulnar ne…

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Reference excerpt

The superior ulnar collateral artery (inferior profunda artery), of small size, arises from the brachial artery a little below the middle of the arm; it frequently springs from the upper part of the a. profunda brachii. It pierces the medial intermuscular septum, and descends on the surface of the medial head of the Triceps brachii to the space between the medial epicondyle and olecranon, accompanied by the ulnar nerve, and ends under the Flexor carpi ulnaris by anastomosing with the posterior ulnar recurrent, and inferior ulnar collateral. It sometimes sends a branch in front of the medial epicondyle, to anastomose with the anterior ulnar recurrent.

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References This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 591 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

External links lesson4arteriesofarm at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University)

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Example 2 — changing one variable

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

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Applications of Superior ulnar collateral artery

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In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Superior ulnar collateral artery in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Superior ulnar collateral artery is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Arteries of the upper limb, Cardiovascular system stubs, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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