anatomy of chest vessels

• related: Pulmonology
• tags: #permanent
• source: 01 Cardiac Anatomy

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Branches of aorta, ABC’S:

• Aorta
• Brachiocephalic trunk — Gives rise to the right common carotid and right subclavian
• Common carotid (left)
• Subclavian artery (left).

Brachiocephalic Artery

The first branch of the aortic arch, which immediately branches into the right common carotid and right subclavian arteries to supply the right arm, neck and head.