| Front | Internal thoracic artery |
|---|---|
| Back | (Mammary artery) Structure: arises from the underside of the subclavian arteries lateral to the sternum and 1. descends through the thoracic inlet into the thoracic cavity 2. gives rise to anterior intercostal arteries 3. gives rise to superior epigastric arteries Function: provides oxygenated blood to anterior chest and abdominal wall; can be transected inferiorly and surgically anastomosed to a coronary to bypass a blockage. |
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