Digital artery diameters: an anatomic and clinical study

• Published in: The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) Vol. 12; no. 5 Pt 1; p. 740
• Main Authors: Leslie, B M, Ruby, L K, Madell, S J, Wittenstein, F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.1987
• Subjects: Angiography; Arteries - anatomy & histology; Fingers - blood supply; Fingers - diagnostic imaging; Humans

This study measured the diameter of the arteries at the level of the diaphysis of the proximal phalanges of the index, long, ring, and small fingers. We measured the diameter of the vessel on ten normal arteriograms and on six amputated specimens. The larger vessel was usually on the ulnar border of...