The brachiocephalic trunk is another word for the brachiocephalic artery. The brachiocephalic artery supplies blood to the tissues of the brain and the head. It is the first branch of the aortic arch and rises up to a point near the junction of the sternum (breast bone) and the right clavicle (collarbone). At this point, it divides, giving rise to the common carotid artery, which carries blood to the Continue Scrolling To Read More Below...
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Brachiocephalic Trunk
By: Tim Barclay, PhD
Medically reviewed by: Stephanie Curreli, MD, PhD
Last Updated: Jun 24, 2015
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- Aorta
- Brachiocephalic Trunk
- Cardiovascular System of the Lower Torso
- Cross-Section of Artery and Vein
- Heart
- Inferior Vena Cava
- Left Brachiocephalic Vein
- Left Common Carotid Artery
- Left External Jugular Vein
- Left Internal Jugular Vein
- Left Subclavian Artery
- Left Subclavian Vein
- Right Brachiocephalic Vein
- Right Common Carotid Artery
- Right External Jugular Vein
- Right Internal Jugular Vein
- Right Subclavian Artery
- Right Subclavian Vein
- Superior Vena Cava
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