Quick Facts
Origin: Descending thoracic aorta.
Course: Short course within the posterior mediastinum.
Branches: No named branches.
Supplied Structures: Pericardium.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The pericardial branches of the aorta are short branches that arise directly from the descending thoracic aorta.
Course
The pericardial branches of the aorta extend through the posterior mediastinum towards the posterior aspect of the heart and pericardium.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The pericardial branches of the aorta supply the posterior aspect of the pericardium.
