VESSEL PATHWAY
The subclavian artery either branches from the brachiocephalic artery (if it is the right subclavian artery) or arises directly from the aorta.
Aorta → Brachiocephalic (right side only) → Subclavian artery
![Important arteries of the neck (source)](http://www.stepwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/fig4_arthead.jpg)
FUNCTION
OTHER INFO
Page updated: 04.19.2016