BIOM 3010 Study Guide - Final Guide: Costocervical Trunk, Ligamentum Arteriosum, Subclavian Artery

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Biomedical Sciences
• Course: BIOM 3010
• Professor: Matthew Vickaryous

Document Summary

Divides into r and l common carotid aa. One branch, dorsoscapular a -> rhomboideus and other neck mm. Another branch, supreme intercostal -> first few intercostal spaces. Forms basilar artery in head important collateral blood supply to brain. Dorsally and cranially to enter transverse foramina (usually c6) Passes through all tf -> entire head. Passes ventrally to either side of sternum. Branch of l subclavian close to first rib. Travels deep to head of humeral artery artery. Beyond origin of internal carotid artery becomes this. Deep mm of face and nasal mucosa. May be split into two: internal and external. Large animals, combination of bronchial and esophageal arteries into one vessel. Drains mm of thoracic and abdominal walls. Form cranial vena cava in most mammals. Comes off aorta just after it penetrates diaphragm. Very short, branches immediately into 3 vessels. Testicular artery (male) ovary, oviduct, uterus region testis in scrotum.