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Radial collateral artery
Introduction
The radial collateral artery is a branch of the deep brachial artery. It arises in the arm proper and anastomoses with the radial recurrent artery near the elbow.
See also
See also
Additional images
Additional images
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Cross-section through the middle of upper arm.
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