Thymic Branches of Internal Thoracic Artery (Right)
Rami thymici arteriae thoracicae internae
Read moreThymic Branches of Internal Thoracic Artery (Right) Quick Facts
Origin: Internal thoracic artery.
Course: Short course through superior mediastinum.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Thymus.
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Thymic Branches of Internal Thoracic Artery (Right) Origin
Thymic branches usually originate from the right and left internal thoracic artery. However, the thymus also receives blood from the inferior thyroid, superior thyroid, pericardiacophrenic, or anterior intercostal branches of the internal thoracic artery.
Thymic Branches of Internal Thoracic Artery (Right) Course
The thymic branches are small arteries that course through the superior mediastinum.
Thymic Branches of Internal Thoracic Artery (Right) Branches
There are no named branches.
Thymic Branches of Internal Thoracic Artery (Right) Supplied Structures
The thymic branches distribute blood to the thymus.
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