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Left Subclavian Artery Structure Arises Aortic Arch Final

Front Left subclavian artery
Back Structure: arises from the aortic arch (third and final branch), arches over the first rib to run deep to the clavicle. Gives rises to the left internal thoracic.

Function: supplies blood to the left shoulder and upper limb

Tags: arteries

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