Brachiocephalic Artery

VESSEL PATHWAY

The brachiocephalic artery is the third artery that arises directly from the aorta (after the coronary arteries).

aorta → brachiocephalic artery

Initial branches of the aorta (source)
Initial branches of the aorta (source)
FUNCTION

The brachiocephalic artery splits into the right subclavian artery and right common carotid artery and functions to provide blood to the structures associated downstream of these arteries.

OTHER INFO

 

Page updated: 04.18.2016