anatomy 4 exam
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- branches from L ventricle supplies everything in body including heart
- ascending aorta
- continuation of ascending aorta supplies everything in body excluding heart
- aortic arch
- branches from aortic arch supplies many branches that supply the upper part of the body
- brachiocephalic trunk
- branches from R-Brachiocephalic, L-aortic arch supplies main artery to upper limb, also has branches to head, neck and chest wall
- subclavian (bilateral)
- branches from subclavian supplies anterior body wall
- internal thoracic (bilateral)
- continuation of aortic arch supplies posterior and lateral body wall, respiratory tract, and esophagus
- thoracic aorta
- branches from thoracic aorta supplies structures of the body wall (muscles, ribs, skin)
- intercostals (bilateral)