English

Abstract

Variations in the arteries of the upper limb are commonly seen. Most of these variations are seen as variant division of axillary artery and as high origin of radial or ulnar artery. In the present case a higher division of brachial artery was seen, with the artery dividing in the arm just distal to teres major muscle into its terminal branches, the radial artery laterally and ulnar artery medially, the artery had passed superficial to the median nerve before its division. The other branches, profunda brachii and superior ulnar collateral arteries arose from brachial artery whereas the inferior ulnar collateral artery arose from the ulnar artery. Knowledge of such variations is important in view of their clinical significance and they need to be considered prior to surgical procedures.