costocervical trunk

noun

cos·​to·​cer·​vi·​cal trunk -ˈsər-və-kəl- How to pronounce costocervical trunk (audio)
: a branch of the subclavian artery that divides to supply the first or first two intercostal spaces and the deep structures of the neck see intercostal artery sense b

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“Costocervical trunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/costocervical%20trunk. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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