brachiocephalic artery
The brachiocephalic artery is the first major branch off of the aortic arch, it gives rise to the right internal carotid artery and the right subclavian artery. The brachiocephalic artery is also sometimes called the brachiocephalic trunk, and may also be called the innominate artery.
The aortic arch typically gives rise to three main arteries in humans: the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery. The brachiocephalic trunk further divides into the right common carotid and right subclavian arteries. This configuration can vary slightly in some individuals, but these three branches are standard.
1) maxillary artery 2) superficial temporal artery
Right arm: right subclavian artery --> rt. brachial A --> rt radial or ulnar A --> palmar digital A Rt. head can be divided into brain, skull, facial structures Which is very complex As a rule, the carotid supplies all the head and neck region The internal branch supplies the brain tissue: e.g. middle cerebral artery. The vertebral branch of the subclavian a. supplies the bain as well via the basillar A. The external branch gives off 7 main branches, supplying the neck and head organs, bones EXCEPT the brain
After the internal carotid artery, the primary branches include the ophthalmic artery, which supplies the eye and surrounding structures, and the anterior and middle cerebral arteries, which supply the frontal and parietal lobes of the brain. Additionally, the internal carotid artery gives rise to the posterior communicating artery, connecting to the posterior cerebral artery.
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The are two paired arteries that supply the head. You have the carotid arteries (where you take your pulse in the neck). There are also paired vertebral arteries that run up through the transverse foramen in the cervical vertebrae.
The main vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the upper limb is the subclavian artery. This artery branches off from the aortic arch in the chest and continues into the upper limb where it gives off smaller branches to provide blood supply to the arm and hand.
The vessel that gives you the pulse in your neck is the carotid artery. It is located on both sides of your neck and is commonly used to check your pulse. By gently pressing on this artery, you can feel the rhythm of your heartbeat.
The left subclavian artery is one of the major arteries that supply blood to the left arm and parts of the upper body. It arises from the aortic arch and provides oxygenated blood to the left shoulder, arm, and some regions of the neck and thorax. Additionally, it gives rise to several important branches, including the vertebral artery, internal thoracic artery, and thyrocervical trunk, which further supply various structures in the upper body.
The Brachial artery on the inside of the elbow is most commonly used because it can be accessed easily and compressed with a cuff. However it does depend on what method you are using. With use of sphygmomanometer (inflated cuff compresses artery) you can use the brachial or the radial (at the wrist - the same as commonly used for taking the pulse). This gives less reliable results. (Some monitors even use the digital arteries in the finger). Invasive methods in which the pressure is measured directly by passing a sensor into directly the artery are often used during surgical or invasive procedures. In such cases larger deeper seated arteries are used (eg Subclavian - behind the collarbone or femoral - in the groin) as well as the brachial or radial arteries.
The internal carotid artery gives rise to two main pairs of arteries: the ophthalmic artery and the middle cerebral artery. The ophthalmic artery supplies the eye and surrounding structures, while the middle cerebral artery is a major supplier of blood to the lateral aspects of the cerebral hemisphere, including areas responsible for motor and sensory functions. Additionally, the anterior cerebral artery, another branch, supplies the medial parts of the frontal lobes and superior medial parietal lobes. Together, these branches play crucial roles in cerebral circulation.