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Arterial tree

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In anatomy, arterial tree is used to refer to all arteries and/or the branching pattern of the arteries. This article regards the human arterial tree. Starting from the aorta:

the following are the parts

It is a portion of the aorta commencing at the upper part of the base of the left ventricle, on a level with the lower border of the third costal cartilage behind the left half of the sternum.

left common carotid artery (directly from arch of aorta on left mostly)

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Left subclavian artery (directly from arch of aorta on left)

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Anterior and posterior

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Anterior division

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Posterior division

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Human Anatomy - Lab 25 Step 12". Archived from the original on 2016-03-17. Retrieved 2007-10-18.