The nurse is reviewing the blood supply to the arm. The major artery supplying the arm is the _____ artery
a. Ulnar
b. Radial
c. Brachial
d. Deep palmar
ANS: C
The major artery supplying the arm is the brachial artery. The brachial artery bifurcates into the ulnar and radial arteries immediately below the elbow. In the hand, the ulnar and radial arteries form two arches known as the superficial and deep palmar arches.
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