Acromial Branch of Suprascapular Artery
Ramus acromialis arteriae suprascapularis
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Origin: Suprascapular artery.
Course: Superiorly along the acromion of scapula.
Branches: No named branches.
Supplied Structures: The region of the acromion of the scapula.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The acromial branch arises from the suprascapular artery in the region inferior to the inferior scapular notch (or spinoglenoid notch).
Course
The acromial branch of the suprascapular artery ascends to the inferior aspect of the acromion of the scapula, traverses and pierces the trapezius muscle, and becomes subcutaneous.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The acromial branch of the suprascapular artery contributes to the arterial supply of the acromion of the scapula and cutaneous supply to the skin overlying the shoulder.
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Suprascapular Artery
The suprascapular artery is a branch of the thyrocervical trunk and it typically runs on top of the transverse scapular ligament, lateral to the nerve.
