Where is the brachial artery?

The brachial artery is a major blood vessel in the upper limb. It arises from the axillary artery and runs along the medial aspect of the arm, passing through the cubital fossa and ending at the elbow joint. The brachial artery supplies oxygenated blood to the muscles and tissues of the arm and forearm. It also provides blood to the radial and ulnar arteries, which are the main arteries of the forearm. The brachial artery can be easily felt by pressing on the medial aspect of the arm just above the elbow joint.

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