Summary Anatomy Notes- Large vessels of the thorax based on Snell's Clinical Anatomy

Thoracic Cavity

Large Veins
R subclavian R internal jugular
Bra Chio cephalic R
brachiocephalic vein +
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veins .
L brachiocephalic vein : joins R brachia cephalic to form SVC




R subcostal vein
Azygos veins ascending vein +
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R lumbar

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Inferior Hemiazygos -

L ascending lumbar vein + L subcostal vein



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superior Hemiazygos
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union of 4th and 8th intercostal vein



Inferior vena cava
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superior vena cava

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Pulmonary veins




Veins alternative route for of blood RA
Azygos : return venous to

it SVC or IVC is blocked




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, Thoracic Cavity
Arteries
Large > R coronary artery

Aorta
Aorta Ascending
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L
coronary artery
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Arch of the Aorta

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brachio cephalic artery

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L common carotid artery
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L subclavian artery

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posterior intercostal artery

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subcostal arteries

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pericardial arteries

esophageal arteries
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bronchial arteries

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Pulmonary Trunk .
carries deoxygenated blood from RV to lungs
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ductus arteriosus : connects pulmonary trunk w/ aortic arch

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branches :


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R and L pulmonary arteries




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