Abbott's artery
Abbott's Artery
Abbott's artery (pronunciation: /ˈæbəts ˈɑːrtəri/), also known as Aberrant right subclavian artery or Arteria lusoria, is an anatomical variant of the subclavian artery. It is named after the American surgeon, Alexander Crever Abbott, who first described it in detail.
Etymology
The term "Abbott's artery" is derived from the name of Alexander Crever Abbott, who was a prominent American surgeon in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The term "Arteria lusoria" is derived from the Latin word "lusorius", meaning "deceptive" or "misleading", referring to the artery's unusual and often unexpected course.
Anatomy
Abbott's artery arises from the aorta, the main and largest artery in the human body, and travels behind the esophagus to reach the right arm. This is in contrast to the normal right subclavian artery, which arises from the brachiocephalic artery.
Clinical Significance
Abbott's artery is usually asymptomatic and discovered incidentally. However, it can sometimes cause symptoms such as dysphagia lusoria, a difficulty in swallowing due to the artery compressing the esophagus.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abbott's artery
- Wikipedia's article - Abbott's artery
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