Brachiocephalic Trunk
Also known asBrachiocephalic Trunks · Trunk, Brachiocephalic · Trunks, Brachiocephalic · Innominate Artery · Arteries, Innominate · Artery, Innominate · Innominate Arteries
Definition
The first and largest artery branching from the aortic arch. It distributes blood to the right side of the head and neck and to the right arm.
MeSH classification
- A07.015.114.145
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Arterioles
The smallest divisions of the arteries located between the muscular arteries and the capillaries.
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The continuation of the subclavian artery; it distributes over the upper limb, axilla, chest and shoulder.
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Brachial Artery
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Bronchial Arteries
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D016122) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗