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Why are arteries deep inside the bod? Please name a superficial artery and its location.
Asked by 21janhvi.verma | 30 May, 2018, 10:55: PM
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Arteries work under high pressure since they have to bring blood to organs and limbs. They are placed deep in the body so that in case of a wound or injury, the arteries are not cut. Otherwise large amount of blood will be lost, especially the blood carrying large amounts of oxygen. In case of a superficial wound, the blood that is lost is at low pressure, from the veins. 

The radial artery is one of the superficial arteries which is present on the lateral aspect of the wrist i.e above the thumb.

 
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