circumflex branch of left coronary artery

circumflex coronary artery

Branch of left coronary artery which runs perpendicular to the anterior interventricular branch of the left coronary artery on the left side of the interventricular sulcus and supplies the left side of the heart.

Type Vessel
Parent Structure heart blood vessel
Latin Name circumflex coronary artery
FMA ID 3895

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the circumflex branch of left coronary artery?
Branch of left coronary artery which runs perpendicular to the anterior interventricular branch of the left coronary artery on the left side of the interventricular sulcus and supplies the left side of the heart.
What is the Latin name for the circumflex branch of left coronary artery?
The Latin name for the circumflex branch of left coronary artery is circumflex coronary artery.

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