Cardiovascular System
Clavicular Branch of Thoracoacromial Artery
Ramus clavicularis arteriae thoracoacromialis
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Origin: Thoracoacromial artery.
Course: Ascends medially.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: subclavius muscle and sternoclavicular joint.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The clavicular branch arises from the thoracoacromial artery as it travels around the medial border of the pectoralis minor muscle and pierces the clavipectoral fascia.
Course
From its origin, the clavicular branch ascends medially between the pectoralis major muscle and clavipectoral fascia.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The clavicular branch of the thoracoacromial artery supplies the subclavius muscle and the sternoclavicular joint.
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Artery
Arteries are vessels transporting blood between heart, tissues, and other organs in order to supply them with nutrition and oxygen.
