superior phrenic artery

arteria phrenicea superioris

A phrenic artery that arises from the lower part of the thoracic aorta and is distributed to the posterior part of the upper surface of the diaphragm, and anastomoses with the musculophrenic and pericardiacophrenic arteries.

Type Bone
Parent Structure phrenic artery
Latin Name arteria phrenicea superioris
FMA ID 4163

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the superior phrenic artery?
A phrenic artery that arises from the lower part of the thoracic aorta and is distributed to the posterior part of the upper surface of the diaphragm, and anastomoses with the musculophrenic and pericardiacophrenic arteries.
What is the Latin name for the superior phrenic artery?
The Latin name for the superior phrenic artery is arteria phrenicea superioris.

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