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Anatomy of Upper Limb Circulation

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The perforating branches of the internal thoracic artery arise from the axillary artery.

False (B)

The lateral thoracic artery is also known as the external mammary artery.

True (A)

75% of lymph from the upper limb drains into the subclavian lymph nodes.

False (B)

Deep lymphatic plexus is located on the deep fascia of pectoralis major.

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Veins of the upper limb do not accompany the arteries.

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Internal Thoracic Artery (Mammary Artery)

Artery supplying the breast tissue, a branch of the subclavian artery.

Lateral Thoracic Artery (External Mammary Artery)

Artery supplying the lateral breast tissue, a branch of the axillary artery.

Intercostal Arteries

Arteries that supply blood to the chest wall and intercostal muscles.

Subareolar Lymphatic Plexus

Network of lymphatic vessels located beneath the areola of the breast.

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Deep Lymphatic Plexus

Network of lymphatic vessels located on the deep fascia of the pectoralis major muscle (underneath the breast tissue).