Lateral Cutaneous Branch of Subcostal Artery (Left)
Ramus cutaneous lateralis arteria subcostalis
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Origin: Subcostal artery.
Course: Pierces the internal and external abdominal oblique muscles to reach the skin.
Branches: Anterior and posterior rami.
Supplied Structures: Skin of the abdominal wall.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The lateral cutaneous branch arises from the subcostal artery in the region of the midaxillary line. They are less significant in the upper three intercostal spaces.
Course
The lateral cutaneous branch, accompanied by a corresponding vein and nerve, pierces the internal and external abdominal oblique muscles to emerge superficially, thus, reach the skin.
Branches
The lateral cutaneous branch divides into posterior and anterior rami which extend anteriorly and posteriorly along the lateral abdominal wall.
Supplied Structures
The lateral cutaneous branches of the subcostal artery supply the skin of the lateral abdominal wall.
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Artery
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