Author/Authors :
Mohammadi, Amirhossein Department of Anatomy - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Alizadeh, Rafieh Head and Neck Research Center -Department of ENT - School of Medicine - Hazrat Rasoule- Akram Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Rajai, Morteza Shafa Hospital - Hazrat Rasoule- Akram Hospital - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Ebrahimi, Sepehr Department of Anatomy - School of Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Gholamnejad, Farideh Department of Anatomy - School of Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Moradi, Fatemeh Department of Anatomy - School of Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
The upper limb vascular pattern shows a significant number of diversities in the arterial or
venous system. Although variations are usually found in the forearm region, the brachial artery
variations are less common. In this report, we described a rare case of a higher bifurcation level
of the brachial artery giving rise to the radial and ulnar arteries at the middle portion of the arm.
It is crucial for surgeons or even radiologists to be familiar with the diverse morphological
patterns of the brachial artery and its branches. Moreover, they should be aware of latent
hazards in the therapeutic procedures to diminish surgical complications while operating on
the upper extremities.
