Anatomy

Subclavian Artery

Artery arising from the brachiocephalic trunk on the right side and from the arch of the aorta on the left side. It distributes to the neck, thoracic wall, spinal cord, brain, meninges, and upper limb.

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Abstract

Artery arising from the brachiocephalic trunk on the right side and from the arch of the aorta on the left side. It distributes to the neck, thoracic wall, spinal cord, brain, meninges, and upper limb.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Arteries, Subclavian
  • Artery, Subclavian
  • Subclavian Arteries

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23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A07w.015w.114w.839w

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WG 595.S8

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Subclavian Artery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013348. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013348
  2. Subclavian Artery. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subclavian_artery
  3. Subclavian Artery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q490059