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{{Infobox Artery |
  Name        = {{PAGENAME}} |
  Latin       = ramus carpalis dorsalis arteriae radialis |
  GraySubject = 151 |
  GrayPage    = 594 |
  Image       = Gray529.png |
  Caption     = Arteries of the back of the forearm and hand. |
  Image2      = |
  Caption2    = |
  BranchFrom  = [[radial artery]] |
  BranchTo    = [[dorsal carpal arch]] |
  Vein        = |
  Supplies    = |
  MeshName    = |
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  DorlandsPre = r_02 |
  DorlandsSuf = 12689245  |
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The '''dorsal carpal branch of the radial artery''' ('''posterior radial carpal artery''') is a small vessel which arises beneath the extensor tendons of the [[thumb]]; crossing the [[carpus]] transversely toward the medial border of the hand, it anastomoses with the dorsal carpal branch of the ulnar artery.


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{{Arteries of upper limbs}}

[[Category:Arteries]]
[[Category:Anatomy]]
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