Atrial Branches of Circumflex Artery of Heart
Rami atriales arteriae circumflexae cordis
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Circumflex branch of left coronary artery.
Course: Superiorly on the left atrium.
Branches: Several small branches.
Supplied Structures: Left atrium.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The atrial branches arise from the circumflex artery of the heart.
Course
The atrial branches course superiorly on the left atrium.
Branches
The atrial branches give rise to several small unnamed branches.
Supplied Structures
The atrial branches of the circumflex branch supply the left atrium.
List of Clinical Correlates
- Coronary artery disease
- Coronary atherosclerosis
- Coronary bypass graft
- Coronary angioplasty
- Coronary occlusion
- Coronary revascularization
- Coronary artery fistula
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