percardiacophrenic artery

pericardiacophrenic artery

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

유형 Vessel
신체 계통 Respiratory
상위 구조물 respiratory system artery
라틴어 명칭 pericardiacophrenic artery
FMA ID 3964

자주 묻는 질문

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.

관련 구조물

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