dorsal intercostal artery
arteria intercostalis suprema
The highest intercostal artery (supreme intercostal artery, superior intercostal artery) is an artery in the human body that usually gives rise to the first and second posterior intercostal arteries, which supply blood to their corresponding intercostal space. It usually arises from the costocervical trunk, which is a branch of the subclavian artery.
| Type | Vessel |
| Parent Structure | intercostal artery |
| Latin Name | arteria intercostalis suprema |
| FMA ID | 76998 |
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