Pectoral Branches of Thoracoacromial Artery
Rami pectorales arteriae thoracoacromialis
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Origin: Thoracoacromial artery.
Course: Descends between the pectoralis major and minor muscles.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Pectoralis major and minor muscles, mammary gland, and skin.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The pectoral branch arises from the thoracoacromial artery as it travels around the medial border of the pectoralis minor muscle and pierces the clavipectoral fascia. It is the largest branch of the thoracoacromial artery.
Course
The pectoral branch descends between the pectoralis major and minor muscles.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The pectoral branches of thoracoacromial artery supplies both the pectoralis major and minor muscles, while also supplying the mammary gland.
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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.
