thoraco-acromial artery

acromiothoracic artery

The thoracoacromial artery (acromiothoracic artery; thoracic axis) is a short trunk, which arises from the forepart of the axillary artery, its origin being generally overlapped by the upper edge of the Pectoralis minor. [WP,unvetted].

Type Vessel
Parent Structure artery
Latin Name acromiothoracic artery
FMA ID 22671

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thoraco-acromial artery?
The thoracoacromial artery (acromiothoracic artery; thoracic axis) is a short trunk, which arises from the forepart of the axillary artery, its origin being generally overlapped by the upper edge of the Pectoralis minor. [WP,unvetted].
What is the Latin name for the thoraco-acromial artery?
The Latin name for the thoraco-acromial artery is acromiothoracic artery.

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