1. Major Arteries and Veins of the Thoracic Cavity and Upper Limb
Dr. Steven Hammer
Indian River State College

2. Comparative Anatomy Human Heart Cats Other Species: European Hamsters
and Rats
Other Species: Dogs, Pigs,
Guinea Pigs, Rabbits and Mice

3. Artery Names and their Branches off Aortic Arch
Brachiocephalic artery
Left Subclavian artery
Left Common Carotid a.
Right Common Carotid a.
Right Subclavian a.
Right Axillary a.
Right Brachial a.
Left Axillary a.
Left Brachial a.

4. Visual Branching

5. Detailed Anatomy Subclavian Origin Left From Aorta Right
Branching point of Brachiocephalic
Termination of both sides
outer border of the first rib
Axillary
Outer boarder of first rib
Termination
Teres Major (both sides)
Brachial
Teres Major
Cubital fossa

6. Vein Names and their Branches off the Superior Vena Cava
Brachiocephalic v.
Subclavian v.
Internal jugular
External jugular
Axillary v.
Brachial v.
S.V.C.
Extends from the Brachiocephalic veins to the Right Atrium
Brachiocephalic veins
The combined trunks of the internal jugular and subclavian veins
Subclavian
First rib to the junction of the brachiocephalic
Axillary
teres major to first rib
Brachial
Same as Brachial artery

7. Veins

8. Dissection: Progressive

9. Dissection: Progressive

10. Dissection: Progressive