Anatomical limits upper extremities

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What is the anatomical limit of the aortic arch?

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The aortic arch starts at the 2nd right costal cartilage and terminates at T4.

Front

Where does the brachial artery begin and end?

Back

The brachial artery begins at the inferior border of the teres major muscle and terminates one inch below the antecubital fossa.

Front

What is the path of the ulnar artery?

Back

The ulnar artery begins one inch below the antecubital fossa and terminates over the hypothenar eminence.

Front

What are the anatomical limits of the left subclavian artery?

Back

The left subclavian artery begins at the level of the left 2nd costal cartilage and terminates at the lateral border of the first rib.

Front

What is the starting and ending point of the innominate artery?

Back

The innominate artery starts at the upper border of the 2nd right costal cartilage and terminates at the upper border of the right sternoclavicular articulation.

Front

Define the term 'anatomical limit' in the context of arteries.

Back

An anatomical limit refers to the specific starting and ending points of an artery in relation to surrounding anatomical landmarks.

Front

What is the significance of the teres major muscle in relation to the brachial artery?

Back

The brachial artery begins at the inferior border of the teres major muscle, marking its anatomical limit.

Front

How does the position of the ulnar artery relate to the antecubital fossa?

Back

The ulnar artery begins one inch below the antecubital fossa, indicating its anatomical position in the forearm.

Front

What anatomical structures are associated with the left subclavian artery?

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The left subclavian artery is associated with the left 2nd costal cartilage and the lateral border of the first rib.

Front

What is the clinical relevance of knowing the limits of the aortic arch?

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Understanding the limits of the aortic arch is crucial for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.