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Brachiocephalic Trunk

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: note X ref
Previously Indexed: Innominate Artery (1966-1990)

Brachiocephalic Trunk Medical Definitions and Terms

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