Vessels of the Superficial Back Flashcards by Nadya Pooran | Brainscape

Q

Transverse cervical a.

A

Branch of thyrocervical trunk (comes off subclavian a.)
Accompanies transverse cervical vein
Runs posterior, reaches levator scapulae, divides

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Superficial branch of transverse cervical a.

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Superficial branch of transverse cervical a.
Runs on deep surface of trapezius
Accompanies accessory nerve

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Deep branch of transverse cervical a.

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Runs on deep surface of rhomboids
Accompanies phrenic nerve

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