Ulnar artery

Definition

The ulnar artery is a major blood vessel that arises from the brachial artery and runs down the forearm to supply blood to the muscles of the forearm and the hand. It is one of the two main arteries, alongside the radial artery, that provide blood flow to the forearm and hand.

Related terms

Brachial Artery: The major blood vessel of the upper arm which bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow, supplying blood to the upper limb.

Radial Artery:

The other main artery of the forearm, running parallel to the ulnar artery, primarily responsible for supplying blood to parts of the hand.

Circulatory Pathways:

The routes taken by blood as it flows from the heart throughout the body and back again, encompassing arterial and venous systems