Musculophrenic Artery – Mnemonic

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Musculophrenic Artery : How To Remember Easily ?

  • M – Muscles: The Musculophrenic Artery supplies blood to the diaphragmatic muscles.
  • U – Upper: It arises from the upper part of the internal thoracic artery.
  • S – Sternum: It runs alongside the sternum, providing blood to nearby structures.
  • C – Chest: This artery plays a crucial role in vascularizing the chest wall.
  • U – Under: It travels under the costal cartilages as it courses down.
  • L – Lower: Eventually, it continues lower, giving off branches to the abdominal wall.
  • O – Overlying: It may have branches that pass overlying the transversus abdominis muscle.
  • P – Phrenic Nerve: The musculophrenic artery often runs close to the phrenic nerve.
  • H – Hepatic Segment: In some cases, it may contribute to the hepatic segment of the arterial supply to the liver.
  • R – Rectus Abdominis: It supplies branches to the rectus abdominis muscle.
  • E – Epigastric Region: Its branches play a role in vascularizing the epigastric region.
  • N – Nourishment: Overall, the Musculophrenic Artery is vital for the nourishment of various structures in the chest and abdominal regions.
  • I – Intercoastal Spaces: It may send branches into the intercostal spaces.
  • C – Collateral Circulation: This artery contributes to the collateral circulation in the chest and abdomen.
  • A – Anastomoses: It forms anastomoses with other arteries, ensuring proper blood supply to these regions.
  • R – Respiratory Function: Adequate blood supply from the musculophrenic artery supports the respiratory function of the diaphragm and surrounding muscles.
  • T – Thoracoabdominal: It is considered a thoracoabdominal artery due to its distribution.
  • E – External Iliac: It can be traced down to an area near the external iliac artery.
  • R – Radiological Imaging: The musculophrenic artery may be visualized in radiological imaging when examining the chest and abdominal regions.
  • Y – Yielding: The Musculophrenic Artery yields branches that play a crucial role in the vascularization of the chest and abdomen.

Mnemonic :  MUSCULOPHRENIC ARTERY

Dr. Arin Nandi

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