musculo-phrenic artery

musculophrenic artery

An artery with its origin in the lateral terminal branch of the internal thoracic artery, with distribution to the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles, and with anastomoses to the branches of the pericardiacophrenic and inferior phrenic.

Type Bone
Parent Structure phrenic artery
Latin Name musculophrenic artery
FMA ID 10645

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the musculo-phrenic artery?
An artery with its origin in the lateral terminal branch of the internal thoracic artery, with distribution to the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles, and with anastomoses to the branches of the pericardiacophrenic and inferior phrenic.
What is the Latin name for the musculo-phrenic artery?
The Latin name for the musculo-phrenic artery is musculophrenic artery.

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