Thymic Branches of Internal Thoracic Artery (Right)
Rami thymici arteriae thoracicae internae
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Origin: Internal thoracic artery.
Course: Short course through superior mediastinum.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Thymus.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
Thymic branches usually originate from the right and left internal thoracic artery. However, the thymus also receives blood from the inferior thyroid, superior thyroid, pericardiacophrenic, or anterior intercostal branches of the internal thoracic artery.
Course
The thymic branches are small arteries that course through the superior mediastinum.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The thymic branches distribute blood to the thymus.
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