The High Origin of the Radial Artery (Brachioradial Artery): Its Anatomical Variations, Clinical Significance, and Contribution to the Blood Supply of the Hand
Table 1
Comparison between the origin of the radial and brachioradial arteries in relation to the intercondylar line of the humerus.
Typical origin of the radial artery, distance below the intercondylar line [mm]
Mean
Median
Minimal value
Maximal value
Standard deviation
Male limbs
39.1
37.2
23.7
52.9
8.4
Female limbs
31.3
30
19.8
43.4
8.9
Total
35.2
36.4
19.8
52.9
9.4
High origin of the radial artery (brachioradial artery), distance above the intercondylar line [mm]
