Abstract
Background – Ulnar artery is a branch of brachial artery,it descends supercially and vertically between the FCU and FDS in lower two third of forearm. Then it passes above the exor retinaculum at wrist later forming supercial palmar arch. During routine dissection in S.N Medical College, Agra, an unusual nding was Case Report- identied in both the upper limb of a 60 year old male cadaver. Ulnar artery runs laterally to ulnar nerve and then passes underneath the exor retinaculum. Then it joins with the Supercial Branch of Radial Artery to form Supercial palmar arch. Variation of Ulnar artery is uncommon.It is important in surgical cases of Carpal tunnel release surgery, also can be confused with supercial veins during interventions.
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