Subclavian Artery Flashcards
Where is the subclavian artery found
Below the clavicle
Why is it called the subclavian artery
Because it is found below the clavicle
Why is the subclavian artery called the artery of the upper limb
Because it’s the primary supply of blood to the upper limbs
What other part of the body does the subclavian artery also supply blood to
thoracic wall, head, neck and brain via its branches.
What is the origin of the right subclavian artery
The right subclavian artery origin is from the brachiocephalic trunk supporting the rightsternoclavicular jointin the root of neck.
What is the origin of the left subclavian artery
The left subclavian artery originates directly from thearch of aortain thethorax.
Where does the subclavianartery continue as the axillary artery
the outer border of first rib
How many parts does the subclavian artery have
3
What muscle separates the subclavian artery into three parts
Scalenus muscle
What does the first part start
-goes from origin to medial border of scalenus anterior.
Second part part?
is located behind the scalenus anterior muscle
Third part of the subclavian starts from?
goes from the lateral border of scalenus anterior to the outer border of the very first rib.
How many branches does the subclavianartery produce
4
All 4 branches originate from the first part of the subclavianartery except on the right side but originates on the left side
costocervical trunk, which on the right side originates from the next part.
What is the acronym you formed
Venus
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Tricker
In
Terrain
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Come
