Arterial supply of the chest Flashcards
1
Q
arterial supply to head, neck and upper limb
A
Aorta Aortic arch at T4 Gives off brachiocephalic trunk (right subclavian and carotid) gives off left subclavian artery gives off left carotid artery
2
Q
Supply to Lower limbs
A
descending aorta thoracic: -bronchial -oesophageal -pericardial -posterior intercostal abdominal: -common iliac arteries -external iliac arteries -internal iliac arteries Internal thoracic artery
3
Q
Where do the common iliac arteries bifurcate
A
L4
4
Q
Where do the external/internal common arteries bifurcate
A
L5-S1
5
Q
What do the external common arteries become
A
femoral arteries
6
Q
What do the internal common arteries become
A
They supply the viscera of the pelvis
7
Q
What does the internal thoracic artery supply
A
The anterior intercostal arteries
