Superior thoracic artery
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Anatomy
Course and relations
It passes anteromedially along medial upper border of the pectoralis before passing between pectoralis minor and pectoralis major to reach the chest wall.[1]
Anastomoses
It forms anastomoses with the internal thoracic artery, and upper intercostal arteries.[1]
References
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External links
- lesson3axillaryart&vein at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University)
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