Dorsal intercostal artery

System Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT 198427009

Dorsal intercostal artery

Definition

The highest intercostal artery (supreme intercostal artery, superior intercostal artery) is an artery in the human body that usually gives rise to the first and second posterior intercostal arteries, which supply blood to their corresponding intercostal space. It usually arises from the costocervical trunk, which is a branch of the subclavian artery.

Also known as superior intercostal artery, supreme intercostal artery — per UBERON

The Dorsal intercostal artery is a part of the Cardiovascular.

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