Anatomy
Course
One of the branches of the ulnar recurrent artery, which assists in the formation of an anastomotic network around the elbow joint. It arises below the elbow joint and rises between the brachialis and pronator teres muscles until it anastomoses with the ulnar collateral arteries.
Supply
Supplies brachialis and pronator teres muscles as well as the elbow joint.
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