Subclavian Artery - Embryology

Embryology

Embryologically, the left subclavian simply arises from the left 7th intersegmental artery, while the right subclavian arises, proximal to distal:

  1. aortic arch IV
  2. right dorsal aorta (between the 4th and the 7th intersegmental arteries)
  3. right 7th intersegmental artery

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