Anatomy
Course
Branches of the dorsal metacarpal arteries. They enter the distal portions of the digits on the posterior surface of the phalanges. Anastamoses exist between them and the proper palmar digital arteries. The arteries are dorsal to the digital nerves.
Supply
Supply the lateral, medial and dorsal aspects of the digits.
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