The Clinical Application of Kaplan’s Cardinal Line as a Surface Marker for…

Abstract: We feel the original description of Kaplan’s cardinal line provides a more accurate reference point to the superficial palmar arterial arch. We sought to anatomically correlate the relationship of Kaplan’s cardinal line to the superficial palmar arch. Sixty hands (30 cadavers) were dissected after Kaplan’s original description was drawn on each hand. Measurements we made from K…