👉 In anatomy, the radial artery is a type of blood vessel that carries blood from the lower extremities to the heart. It is formed by two main branches: 1. The long radial artery (also known as the middle radial artery): This is located in the forearm and branches into three smaller arteries: the ulnar, median, and radius arteries. 2. The short radial artery (also known as the inner radial artery): This is located in the hand and branches into one small artery called the
