Arteries of Thorax Flashcards
0
Q
The brachiocephalic artery branches out to what arteries?
A
From right to left;
Right subclavian artery
Right common carotid artery
Left common carotid artery
1
Q
The aortic arch breaks into what two major arteries ?
A
Brachiocephalic artery
Left subclavian artery
2
Q
What small artery branches down at the start of the axillary artery?
A
Internal thoracic (mammary) artery.
3
Q
The Left Subclavian Artery branches out to what 3 arteries?
A
Subcapular Artery
Brachial Artery
Long Thoracic Artery
4
Q
The Intercostal Arteries bring blood to which bones?
A
The ribs.
5
Q
What is the Origin and descending branches of the left subclavian artery?
A
Top: sub scapular artery
Middle: brachial artery
Bottom: long thoracic artery
