DESCRIPTION OF THE ARTERIES 



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The superficial palmar arch lies beneath the palmar 

 fascia and above the flexor tendons of the fingers. 



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FIG. 81 



The abdominal aorta and its branches (Gray.) 



The deep palmar arch lies beneath the flexor tendons 

 and rests on the rnetacarpal bones and palmar inter- 

 osseous muscles. 



