Branches of Subclavian artery : Mnemonic

Origin of Subclavian artery:

• Left: Arch of aorta
• Right: Brachiocephalic artery

Extent of Subclavian artery: Arises posterior to sternoclavicular joint and ends at outer border of 1st rib by becoming acillary artery.

Divisions of Subclavian artery: 3 parts in relation to Scalenus anterior muscle

1. 1st part (medial to muscle)
2. 2nd part (posterior to muscle)
3. 3rd part (lateral to muscle)

Branches of Subclavian artery:

Remember Vitamin C and D

Mnemonic: VIT(sit) C(sid) and D

• Orange (VIT – from 1st part)
• Green (C – from 2nd part)
• Blue (D – from 3rd part)

1. Vertebral artery
2. Internal thoracic artery
3. Thyrocervical trunk
   • Suprascapular artery
   • Inferior thyroid artery (Thyro-)
   • Transverse cervical artery (Cervical)
4. Costocervical trunk
   • Superior intercostal (Costo-)
   • Deep cervical (Cervical)
5. Dorsal scapular artery