Brachiocephalic Trunk

The first and largest artery branching from the aortic arch. It distributes blood to the right side of the head and neck and to the right arm.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): A07.015.114.145

MeSH Unique ID: D016122

Entry Terms:

• Brachiocephalic Trunks
• Trunk, Brachiocephalic
• Trunks, Brachiocephalic
• Innominate Artery
• Arteries, Innominate
• Artery, Innominate
• Innominate Arteries

Previous Indexing:

• Innominate Artery (1966-1990)

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Anatomy Category
Cardiovascular System
Blood Vessels
Arteries
Brachiocephalic Trunk