Arterties Above The Diaphragm Flashcards
Brachiocephalic
O: Aortic Arch
E: Right upper limb (subclavian)
Subclavian right
O: Branches from brachiocephalic
E: Right upper limb (axillary)
Subclavian left
O: Branches from aortic arch
E: Left upper limb (axillary)
Axillary
O: Branches from the subclavian
E: left and right upper limb (brachial)
Brachial
O: Branches from the axillary
E: Extends to the radial and ulnar artery
Radial and Ulnar
O: branch from the brachial artery
E: extends through the palm of the hand
Internal Thoracic
O: Subclavian Artery
E: Splits into two arteries then continues into the abdominal wall
1) Musculophrenic
2) Superior Epigastric
Thyrocervical Axis
O: Subclavian Artery
E: Dominant blood supply to the trapezius
Transverse Scapular (Cat)
O: Subclavian artery
E: Scapula
Subscapular
O: Branched from the axillary artery
E: Branches posteriorly into two stems and distributes blood to the scapula and shoulder muscles
Common Carotid
O: Right originated from the brachiocephalic
- Left originates from the aortic arch
E: Extends into the external and internal carotid arteries
Internal Carotid Artery
O: Common Carotid
E: Supplies blood to the brain. Branches to form the Anterior and Superior Cerebral Arteries
External Carotid Artery
O: Common Carotid
E: Supplies blood to the face and the neck
Lingual
O: External Carotid
E: Runs along under surface of tongue. Branches to form the anterior and superior cerebral arteries
Maxillary
O: External Carotid
E: Deep facial structure. Arises in the Parotid gland and has 3 parts (Mandibular, pterygoid, and pterygopalatine)
