Subclavian Artery – Mnemonic

• S – Supplies: Subclavian artery supplies blood to the upper limbs.
• U – Under: It runs under the clavicle (collarbone).
• B – Branches: Branches into various arteries like vertebral, thyrocervical, and costocervical arteries.
• C – Course: Follows a course from the aorta to the upper limb, passing through the thoracic outlet.
• L – Left: On the left side, it arises directly from the aortic arch.
• A – Arises: On the right side, it arises from the brachiocephalic trunk.
• V – Very: Very important for supplying oxygenated blood to the upper limb.
• I – Injury: Susceptible to injury in the thoracic outlet, leading to conditions like thoracic outlet syndrome.
• A – Anatomy: Understanding its anatomy is crucial in diagnosing and treating upper limb vascular problems.
• N – Neurovascular: Part of the neurovascular bundle in the thoracic outlet region.
• A – Anastomoses: Participates in various anastomoses, ensuring collateral blood flow to the upper limb.
• R – Right: On the right side, it’s the first branch of the brachiocephalic trunk.
• T – Thoracic Outlet: Runs through the thoracic outlet, which can be a site of compression or pathology.
• E – External Respiration: Delivers oxygenated blood to the arm muscles for external respiration.
• R – Relevant: Highly relevant in vascular surgery and clinical medicine.
• Y – Yes: Yes, it’s a major artery supplying the upper limbs!

Mnemonic :  SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY