Chapter 8: Anatomical Guides of the Upper Extremities

Anatomical Guide Axillary Artery

Just behind the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle

Linear Guide Axillary Artery

Through the center of the base of the axillary space and parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity when abducted.

Anatomical Limit Axillary Artery

Begins at the lateral border of the first rib and extends to the inferior border of the tendon of the teres major muscle

Anatomical Guide Brachial Artery

Posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle in the bicipital groove

Linear Guide Brachial Artery

From the center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the forearm just below the bend of the elbow.

Anatomical Limit Brachial Artery

Begins at the inferior border of the tendon of the teres major muscle and extends to a point just inferior to the antecubital fossa

Anatomical Guide Radial Artery

Just lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle.

Linear Guide Radial Artery

On the surface of the forearm from the center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger

Anatomical Limit Radial Artery

A point from the center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the index finger.

Anatomical Guide Ulnar Artery

Lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle. Lies between the tendons of the flexor carpi ulnaris and flexor digitorum superficialis muscles

Linear Guide Ulnar Artery

On the surface of the forearm from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point between the fourth and fifth fingers.

Anatomical Limit Brachial Artery

Extends from a point approximately 1 inch below and in front of the bend of the elbow to a point over the pisiform bone.