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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.

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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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:4163 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0013133 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q8205488 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — superior phrenic artery Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.