Abstract

Background – Ulnar artery is a branch of brachial artery,it descends supercially and vertically between the FCU and FDS in lower two third of forearm. Then it passes above the exor retinaculum at wrist later forming supercial palmar arch. During routine dissection in S.N Medical College, Agra, an unusual nding was Case Report- identied 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 Supercial Branch of Radial Artery to form Supercial palmar arch. Variation of Ulnar artery is uncommon.It is important in surgical cases of Carpal tunnel release surgery, also can be confused with supercial veins during interventions.

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