thyrocervical trunk

An artery that branches from the subclavian artery and supplies the thyroid gland, neck, and upper back regions.

Loại Vessel
Cấu trúc cha cervical artery
FMA ID 3990

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What is the thyrocervical trunk?
The thyrocervical trunk is an artery that branches from the subclavian artery and is involved in supplying blood to the thyroid gland, neck musculature, and upper back regions through its major branches.
Where is the thyrocervical trunk located?
The thyrocervical trunk is located at the base of the neck, arising from the first part of the subclavian artery just medial to the anterior scalene muscle, before dividing into its major branches.
What is the function of the thyrocervical trunk?
The thyrocervical trunk is involved in distributing oxygenated blood to several structures through its branches, including the inferior thyroid artery to the thyroid gland, the suprascapular artery to the shoulder, and the transverse cervical artery to the neck and upper back.
What conditions may be associated with the thyrocervical trunk?
Subclavian artery stenosis, thyroid enlargement affecting arterial anatomy, upper extremity ischemia from subclavian steal syndrome, or vascular injury during neck surgery may be associated with the thyrocervical trunk.
How is the thyrocervical trunk examined?
The thyrocervical trunk may be assessed through Doppler ultrasound of the subclavian and neck vessels, CT or MR angiography of the neck and thoracic inlet, or conventional arteriography during evaluation of neck and shoulder vascular anatomy.

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