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Diagram of the human circulatory system showing major arteries in red and veins in blue, with labeled pathways for arterial supply and venous drainage to organs including the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, intestines, and lower limbs.
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innominate artery

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Also known as: brachiocephalic artery, brachiocephalic trunk artery(Show More)
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Diagram of the human circulatory system showing major arteries in red and veins in blue, with labeled pathways for arterial supply and venous drainage to organs including the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, intestines, and lower limbs.
Human circulatory system Parts of the human circulatory system that highlight arterial supply and venous drainage of the organs.

The innominate artery, also known as the brachiocephalic artery, is a short artery that originates from the arch of the aorta. It then divides into the right carotid artery and the right subclavian artery, supplying blood to the right side of the head, neck, and arm. This artery is part of the major arterial system that distributes oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The vascular system, including arteries, is crucial for transporting blood and is established early in embryonic development. Arteries are characterized by their strong, elastic walls designed to withstand high pressure from the heart's pumping action, ensuring efficient blood flow.12

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