What are the 3 branches of the aortic arch?

The arch of the aorta has three branches: the brachiocephalic artery, which itself divides into right common carotid artery and the right subclavian artery, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery.

What are the branches of the aorta?

There are five arteries that branch from the abdominal aorta: the celiac artery, the superior mesenteric artery, the inferior mesenteric artery, the renal arteries and the iliac arteries.

What is the first branch of the aorta?

brachiocephalic trunk
The first branch of the aorta is normally the innominate artery, which is also referred to as the brachiocephalic trunk. Shortly after its origin, the innominate artery divides into the right subclavian and right common carotid arteries.

How are the thoracic and abdominal aortas divided?

The second strategy further divides the thoracic aorta into three parts (segments): Our discussion of the aorta then will be based on these three segments (ascending, arch, and descending thoracic), and the fourth segment, the abdominal aorta.

How is the aorta related to the brachiocephalic trunk?

Superiorly, the aortic arch is related to the branches of the brachiocephalic trunk, as well as the left common carotid artery, left subclavian artery, left brachiocephalic vein and the thymus.

What is the medical term for inflammation of the aorta?

Aortitis: Inflammation of the aorta. Infections or autoimmune diseases are usually responsible. Aortogram ( angiogram ): A catheter is inserted into an artery in the groin and advanced into the aorta. Injected contrast material allows X-rays to make an image of the aorta on a screen.

Are there any arteries that branch off of the ascending aorta?

There are only two arteries that branch off of the ascending aorta, they are the left and right coronary arteries. They can sometimes be used as trick questions on exams as students often forget that there are any arteries that arise from the ascending aorta at all!