Corpus: Deep palmar arch

The deep palmar arch (Arcus palmaris profundus) rests on the proximal ends of the metacarpal bones (Ossa metacarpalia) and the palmar interossei muscles. It is covered palmarly by the adductor pollicis muscle, the lumbricals, and the flexor tendons of the hand. On the radial side, it is accompanied by the deep branch of the ulnar nerve.

• Palmar metacarpal arteries
• Perforating branches
• Recurrent branches