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Radial Artery

Medical Definition:	The direct continuation of the brachial trunk, originating at the bifurcation of the brachial artery opposite the neck of the radius. Its branches may be divided into three groups corresponding to the three regions in which the vessel is situated, the forearm, wrist, and hand.
Guide Notes:	diseases: coord IM with PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES (IM)
Previously Indexed:	Arm/blood supply (1966-1992),Arteries (1966-1992),Forearm/blood supply (1966-1992),Hand/blood supply (1966-1992)

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