percardiacophrenic artery

pericardiacophrenic artery

An artery that branches from the internal thoracic artery and supplies the pericardium and the diaphragm.

種類 Vessel
器官系 Respiratory
親構造 respiratory system artery
ラテン語名 pericardiacophrenic artery
FMA ID 3964

よくある質問

What is the pericardiacophrenic artery?
The pericardiacophrenic artery is an artery that branches from the internal thoracic artery and is involved in supplying blood to both the pericardium and the diaphragm.
Where is the pericardiacophrenic artery located?
The pericardiacophrenic artery is located in the thoracic cavity, descending alongside the phrenic nerve between the pleura and the pericardium before reaching the diaphragm.
What is the function of the pericardiacophrenic artery?
The pericardiacophrenic artery is involved in providing oxygenated blood to the pericardial sac surrounding the heart and to portions of the diaphragm, supporting the viability of these structures.
What conditions may be associated with the pericardiacophrenic artery?
Pericarditis, diaphragmatic injury, or thoracic surgical procedures may be associated with involvement of the pericardiacophrenic artery and its distribution.
How is the pericardiacophrenic artery examined?
The pericardiacophrenic artery may be assessed through CT angiography of the thorax, conventional angiography, or during surgical exploration of the thoracic cavity.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.