1. The arteries that anastomose around the scapula are the first part of the subclavian artery, third part of the axillary artery, and descending thoracic aorta.
2. Branches of these arteries include the deep branch of the transverse cervical artery and suprascapular artery from the first part of the subclavian, the subscapular artery from the third part of the axillary, and the posterior intercostal arteries from the descending thoracic aorta.
3. These anastomoses are clinically important as they provide collateral blood flow to the upper limb in cases where the main arteries are obstructed.
1. The arteries that anastomose around the scapula are the first part of the subclavian artery, third part of the axillary artery, and descending thoracic aorta.
2. Branches of these arteries include the deep branch of the transverse cervical artery and suprascapular artery from the first part of the subclavian, the subscapular artery from the third part of the axillary, and the posterior intercostal arteries from the descending thoracic aorta.
3. These anastomoses are clinically important as they provide collateral blood flow to the upper limb in cases where the main arteries are obstructed.
1. The arteries that anastomose around the scapula are the first part of the subclavian artery, third part of the axillary artery, and descending thoracic aorta.
2. Branches of these arteries include the deep branch of the transverse cervical artery and suprascapular artery from the first part of the subclavian, the subscapular artery from the third part of the axillary, and the posterior intercostal arteries from the descending thoracic aorta.
3. These anastomoses are clinically important as they provide collateral blood flow to the upper limb in cases where the main arteries are obstructed.
2. 3rd part of axillary artery 3. Descending thoracic aorta
Branches and course:
1. Branches form 1st part of subclavian artery
a. Deep branch of transverse cervical artery i. Arises from thyrocervical trunk ii. Descends along medial border of scapula to reach the inferior angle b. Suprascapular artery i. Arises from thyrocervical trunk ii. Passes above the suprascapular ligament to reach supraspinous fossa iii. Through the spinoglenoid notch to reach infraspinous fossa 2. Branch from 3rd part of axillary artery a. Subscapular artery i. Gives circumflex scapular artery ii. Descends along the lateral border of the scapula 3. Branch form descending thoracic aorta a. Posterior intercostal arteries
Clinical Importance 1. Secures blood supply to the upper limb in case of obstruction of the artery