Inferior Left Ventricular Branch of Circumflex Artery of Heart
Ramus inferior ventriculi sinistri arteriae circumflexae cordis
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Circumflex artery of heart.
Course: Descends on the inferior (diaphragmatic) surface of heart.
Branches: Several small branches.
Supplied Structures: Inferior (diaphragmatic) surface of heart.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The inferior left ventricular branch arises from the circumflex artery on the inferior (diaphragmatic) surface.
Course
The inferior left ventricular branch descends along the inferior (diaphragmatic) surface of the left ventricle towards the apex. It is accompanied by the posterior vein of the left ventricle.
Branches
The inferior left ventricular branch gives rise to several small unnamed branches.
Supplied Structures
The inferior left ventricular branch of the circumflex artery contributes to the supply of the inferior (diaphragmatic) surface.
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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