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Mammary Arteries
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Definition
: Arteries originating from the subclavian or axillary arteries and distributing to the anterior thoracic wall, mediastinal structures, diaphragm, pectoral muscles and mammary gland.
Other names
Internal Thoracic Artery; Internal Mammary Artery; Thoracic Artery, Internal; Thoracic Arteries, Internal; Mammary Artery, Internal; Mammary Artery; Mammary Arteries, Internal; Internal Thoracic Arteries; Internal Mammary Arteries; Artery, Mammary; Artery, Internal Thoracic; Artery, Internal Mammary; Arteries, Mammary; Arteries, Internal Thoracic; Arteries, Internal Mammary