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Artery Brachiocephalic Innominate Structure Branch Aorta Bifurcates Subclavian

Front Brachiocephalic artery
Back (Innominate artery)

Structure: the first branch of the aorta, bifurcates into:
1. right subclavian artery
2. right common carotid artery

Function: brings oxygenated blood up to the right neck region

Tags: arteries

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