Arterial Supply Flashcards
What does the ascending aorta give rise to
Coronary arteries
What does the coronary arteries supply
Myocardium
What does the brachiocephalic artery branch into
Common carotid artery
Right subclavian artery
How do you remember the order of the common carotid and subclavian
Subclavian always sits on the outside as its the arms
Where does the right common carotid artery supply
Right side of head and neck, including brain
Where does the right subclavian artery supply
Right upper limb
Where does the left common carotid artery supply
Left side of head, neck and bran
Where does the left subclavian supply
Left upper limb
What is the order of aortas
Descending aorta
Thoracic aorta
Abdominal aorta
What does the descending thoracic artery give rise to (5)
Posterior intercostal arteries
Bronchial arteries
Oesophageal branches
Pericardial branches
Phrenic branches
What does the posterior intercostal arteries supply
Intercostal spaces
What does the bronchial arteries supply
Lungs
What does the oesophageal branches supply
Oesophagus
What does the pericardial branches supply
Pericardium
What does the phrenic branches supply
Diaphragm
