What is transverse cervical artery?

The transverse cervical artery (transverse artery of neck or transversa colli artery) is an artery in the neck and a branch of the thyrocervical trunk, running at a higher level than the suprascapular artery.

What is supraclavicular flap?

The supraclavicular flap is a perforant pedicled fasciocutaneous flap with a relia- ble axial pattern, based on the supraclavi- cular artery. It is centered over the shoulder joint, extending from the supra- clavicular region up to the lateral surface of the upper arm, overlying the deltoid muscle.

Where is the transverse scapular artery?

It passes beneath the levator scapulae to the superior angle of the scapula, and then descends under the rhomboid muscles along the vertebral border of the scapula as far as the inferior angle. It anastomoses with the suprascapular and circumflex scapular arteries.

What is thyrocervical trunk?

The thyrocervical trunk is one of the 3 branches of the first part of the subclavian artery and gives off numerous branches to supply viscera of the neck, the brachial plexus, neck muscles and the scapular anastomosis.

What is the transverse cervical artery a branch of?

The transverse cervical artery, also known as the cervicodorsal trunk, is 1 of the 4 branches of the thyrocervical trunk (off the first part of the subclavian artery).

Where does transverse cervical artery branch from?

The transverse cervical artery is one of three arteries that usually branch from the thyrocervical trunk, an artery that branches off of the subclavian artery and travels up into your neck.

Where are the supraclavicular lymph nodes?

The supraclavicular lymph nodes (often shortened to the supraclavicular nodes) are a paired group of lymph nodes located on each side in the hollow superior to the clavicle, close to the sternoclavicular joint. It is the final common pathway of the lymphatic system as it joins the central venous system.

Is the transverse cervical artery the same as the dorsal scapular artery?

The dorsal scapular artery is a branch of either the transverse cervical artery (from the thyrocervical trunk off the first part of the subclavian artery) or an independent branch from the third (or less commonly second) part of the subclavian artery.

Where does the transverse cervical artery come from?

The transverse cervical artery arises from the thyrocervical trunk and can be located at the root of the neck accompanied by the transverse cervical vein (see Figure 4.1).

Where is thyrocervical trunk?

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The thyrocervical trunk is a branch of the subclavian artery arising from the first portion of this vessel, i.e. between the origin of the subclavian artery and the inner border of the scalenus anterior muscle. It is located distally to the vertebral artery and proximally to the costocervical trunk.

Are there two Thyrocervical trunks?

In the most anatomical textbooks, the thyrocervical trunk is described as the artery that gives rise to three branches (inferior thyroid, suprascapular and transverse cervical). Equally common is a two-branch trunk, consisting of only the inferior thyroid and suprascapular branches.

Where is the transverse artery in the neck?

The transverse cervical artery (also called the transverse artery of the neck) is a small blood vessel located in your neck. This artery provides blood supply to your trapezius muscle, a large muscle in your back that helps raise your arms.

When does the transverse cervical artery become damaged?

The transverse cervical artery can become damaged by a traumatic neck injury. In certain reconstructive surgical procedures involving the neck, this artery is surgically placed into the restructured tissue so that it can provide a healthy blood supply. You have two transverse cervical arteries, one on each side of your neck.

Is the superficial cervical artery part of the trapezius?

The superficial cervical artery supplies the middle (transverse) part of the trapezius and travels with the accessory nerve. It is a direct branch from either the thyrocervical trunk (22%) or the subclavian artery (2%).