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Vessel diameters, trunk lengths, and bifurcation levels were measured using digital Vernier callipers (accuracy \u00b1 0.02\u00a0mm). Each variant was documented by photography and schematic diagram.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three variants were identified (3\/40 limbs, 7.5%). Case 1: a quadruple common trunk arising from the third part of the axillary artery, 25.3\u00a0mm distal to the lateral border of pectoralis minor, giving origin to the lateral thoracic (2.1\u00a0mm), subscapular (3.8\u00a0mm), circumflex scapular (2.6\u00a0mm), and posterior circumflex humeral arteries (1.9\u00a0mm). Case 2: high brachial division 15.5\u00a0cm proximal to the radial neck, with radial artery traversal of the bicipital aponeurosis. Case 3: high brachial division with a focal ulnar narrowing commencing 22.0\u00a0mm from the bifurcation, extending over 8.5\u00a0mm, with a minimum diameter of 1.4\u00a0mm resolving to 3.2\u00a0mm distally.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three anatomical variants are described with complete morphometric documentation. No identical configuration to Case 1 was identified in the reviewed literature. The findings contribute descriptive cadaveric data. 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