Deltoid Branch of Deep Brachial Artery
Ramus deltoideus arteriae profundae brachii
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Deep brachial artery.
Course: Ascends along the humerus and anastomoses with the posterior circumflex humeral artery.
Branches: No named branches.
Supplied Structures: Deltoid muscle and shoulder region.
Origin
The deltoid branch arises from the deep brachial artery as it travels along the radial groove of the humerus.
Course
From its origin, the deltoid branch travels superiorly, between the lateral and long heads of the triceps brachii muscle, towards the deltoid muscle.
Branches
The deltoid branch provides muscular branches before it anastomoses with the posterior circumflex humeral artery.
Supplied Structures
The deltoid branch of the deep brachial artery provides an arterial supply to the deltoid muscle.
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