A 23-year-old man presented to the office due to left arm pain after a fall. The patient fell from a 3m building, landing on his left arm. He did not sustain a head injury and did not lose consciousness. He has no previous medical or surgical history. Vital signs are within normal limits. On examination, bruising over the lateral left arm, with the inability to extend the left wrist. Radiological imaging shows a midshaft fracture of the left humerus. Which of the following arteries is at risk for injury in this patient?

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Eductional Objective: Along the posterior surface of the humerus, the deep brachial artery and the radial nerve pass together. Fractures at the midshaft of the humerus may damage these structures.

A 23-Year-Old Man Presented to the Office Due to Left