Thoraco-acromial artery

System Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT 244315002

Thoraco-acromial artery

Definition

The thoracoacromial artery (acromiothoracic artery; thoracic axis) is a short trunk, which arises from the forepart of the axillary artery, its origin being generally overlapped by the upper edge of the Pectoralis minor. [WP,unvetted].

Also known as acromiothoracic artery, thoracoacromial artery — per UBERON

The Thoraco-acromial artery is a part of the Cardiovascular.

Also identified as