Every finger has an artery. According to the reference, each finger is supplied by two proper digital arteries. These arteries run along each side of the finger, providing blood flow to the finger's tissues.
Finger Artery Details
- Proper Digital Arteries: Each finger has two proper digital arteries.
- Location: These arteries run lengthwise along each side of the finger.
- Source: The proper digital arteries arise from common digital arteries, which branch off in the palm of the hand.
- Example: The common digital artery between the middle and ring fingers will split, with each of these digital arteries traveling to their respective fingers, each finger recieving two proper digital arteries.
| Finger | Number of Proper Digital Arteries | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thumb | 2 | One on each side along the length of the thumb |
| Index Finger | 2 | One on each side along the length of the index finger |
| Middle Finger | 2 | One on each side along the length of the middle finger |
| Ring Finger | 2 | One on each side along the length of the ring finger |
| Little Finger | 2 | One on each side along the length of the little finger |
