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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