The ulnar artery is one of the major blood vessels in the forearm and hand. It originates from the brachial artery in the upper arm, coursing along the medial aspect of the forearm and running parallel to the ulnar bone. Introduction The radial and ulnar arteries are in charge of providing the blood supply to…
The radial artery, a major blood vessel in the human body, plays a crucial role in the circulatory system. Arising from the brachial artery in the forearm, it runs along the radius bone, hence its name, and is responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the forearm and hand. Introduction One of the brachial artery’s two…
The common carotid artery is a vital blood vessel in the human body, responsible for supplying oxygen-rich blood to the head, neck, and brain. It’s one of the major arteries of the neck, originating from the aortic arch in the chest. Introduction The major blood supply to the head and neck region comes from the…
Arteries and veins are fundamental components of the circulatory system, playing distinct yet complementary roles in the transportation of blood throughout the body. While both are blood vessels, they exhibit notable differences in structure, function, and the composition of blood they carry. Introduction: The blood vessels in your body cover more than 60,000 km. There…
Introduction: In America, nearly 6.5 million people over age 40 suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD). It is caused by a fatty plaque accumulation that obstructs the arteries that provide blood to the extremities, typically the legs. Even though symptoms of peripheral artery disease are most likely when the patient is standing, more severe cases may cause leg…
Introduction Three different types of blood vessels make up our circulatory system: capillaries, veins, and arteries. Unlike veins, which bring blood to the heart, arteries move blood away from the heart. The walls of arteries are more elastic and thicker than those of veins because they carry the blood that the heart pumps out. This…
Introduction Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) is a surgical procedure designed to improve blood flow to the heart muscle by bypassing blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. It is commonly performed to treat severe coronary artery disease (CAD), a condition where the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked due to the buildup…
Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a minimally invasive procedure used in the treatment of various gynecological conditions, primarily uterine fibroids. Fibroids are benign tumors that grow in the uterus and can cause symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure symptoms. Introduction: The most popular usage of uterine artery embolization, also known as…
Introduction In the distal part of the adductor magnus muscle, the popliteal artery is a deeply situated continuation of the femoral artery opening. It passes through the popliteal fossa before dividing into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries at the popliteus muscle’s bottom border. The popliteal artery, which crosses the intercondylar fossa, is the deepest…
The brachial artery is a major blood vessel situated in the upper arm. It is one of the main arteries responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the arm and forearm regions. Arising from the axillary artery at the lower border of the teres major muscle, the brachial artery descends along the medial aspect of the…
