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	~~'''~~Thyrocervical trunk''' is a branch of the [[subclavian artery]] arising from the first part of this artery from the medial side. The thyrocervical trunk is a short, thick vessel that divides into the [[inferior thyroid artery]], [[transverse cervical artery]], and [[suprascapular artery]].		==Thyrocervical Trunk==

	~~== Anatomy ==~~		[[File:Thyrocervical_trunk.png\|thumb\|right\|Diagram of the thyrocervical trunk and its branches.]]

	The '''thyrocervical trunk''' ~~arises from the anterior aspect~~ of the [[~~subclavian artery~~]]~~, posterior to~~ the [[~~vagus nerve]] and anterior to the [[anterior scalene muscle~~]]. It ~~ascends for a short distance and divides into four branches:~~ the ~~[[inferior thyroid artery]], [[transverse cervical artery]], [[suprascapular artery]],~~ and ~~[[ascending cervical artery]]~~.		The '''thyrocervical trunk''' is a major artery of the [[neck]] that arises from the [[subclavian artery]]. It is an important vessel that supplies blood to several structures in the neck and upper back region.

	=== ~~Inferior Thyroid Artery~~ ===		===Anatomy===
			The thyrocervical trunk originates from the first part of the [[subclavian artery]], which is located just medial to the [[anterior scalene muscle]]. It is a short, thick vessel that quickly divides into several branches.

	The ~~[[inferior thyroid artery]] is the largest branch of the~~ thyrocervical trunk~~. It ascends~~ to ~~the lower part of the [[thyroid gland]], supplying it with blood.~~		===Branches===
			The thyrocervical trunk typically gives rise to three main branches:

	~~===~~ Transverse ~~Cervical Artery ===~~		* '''[[Inferior thyroid artery]]''': This artery ascends to supply the [[thyroid gland]], [[parathyroid glands]], and adjacent muscles and tissues.
			* '''[[Transverse cervical artery]]''': This artery courses laterally across the neck, supplying the [[trapezius muscle]] and other structures in the posterior triangle of the neck.
			* '''[[Suprascapular artery]]''': This artery travels laterally and posteriorly to supply the [[supraspinatus]] and [[infraspinatus]] muscles of the [[shoulder]].

	~~The~~ [[~~transverse~~ cervical artery]] ~~runs laterally in~~ the ~~posterior triangle of the neck, supplying blood to~~ the [[~~trapezius~~]] and [[~~rhomboid muscles~~]].		In some individuals, a fourth branch, the [[ascending cervical artery]], may also arise from the thyrocervical trunk. This artery supplies the [[prevertebral muscles]] and the [[spinal cord]].

	=== ~~Suprascapular Artery~~ ===		===Function===
			The primary function of the thyrocervical trunk is to provide arterial blood supply to the thyroid gland, neck muscles, and parts of the shoulder. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the vascular supply to these regions, which is essential for their normal function.

	~~The [[suprascapular artery]] runs laterally across the anterior scalene and phrenic nerve, supplying blood to the [[supraspinatus]] and [[infraspinatus muscles]].~~		===Clinical Significance===
			The thyrocervical trunk is of clinical importance due to its proximity to other vital structures in the neck. It is often encountered during surgical procedures involving the neck, such as [[thyroidectomy]] or [[cervical lymph node dissection]]. Understanding its anatomy is crucial for avoiding vascular injury during such procedures.
	=~~== Ascending Cervical Artery ===~~

	~~The [[ascending cervical artery]] is a small branch that ascends on the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae, supplying them with blood.~~

	== Clinical Significance ==

	The thyrocervical trunk ~~and~~ its ~~branches are important~~ in ~~several clinical scenarios~~. ~~They can be involved in~~ [[~~thyroid disorders~~]], [[~~neck injuries~~]]~~, and [[surgical~~ procedures~~]] in the neck region~~.

	~~== See Also ==~~

			==Related pages==
	* [[Subclavian artery]]		* [[Subclavian artery]]
	* [[~~Inferior thyroid artery~~]]		* [[Thyroid gland]]
	* [[~~Transverse cervical artery~~]]		* [[Neck]]
	* [[~~Suprascapular artery~~]]		* [[Trapezius muscle]]
	* [[~~Ascending cervical artery~~]]		* [[Shoulder]]

	~~== References ==~~

	~~<references />~~

	~~{{stub}}~~

	~~[[Category:Anatomy]]~~		[[Category:Arteries of the head and neck]]
	[[Category:Arteries]]
	~~[[Category:Medical terminology~~]]

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'''Thyrocervical trunk''' is a branch of the [[subclavian artery]] arising from the first part of this artery from the medial side. The thyrocervical trunk is a short, thick vessel that divides into the [[inferior thyroid artery]], [[transverse cervical artery]], and [[suprascapular artery]].

== Anatomy ==

The '''thyrocervical trunk''' arises from the anterior aspect of the [[subclavian artery]], posterior to the [[vagus nerve]] and anterior to the [[anterior scalene muscle]]. It ascends for a short distance and divides into four branches: the [[inferior thyroid artery]], [[transverse cervical artery]], [[suprascapular artery]], and [[ascending cervical artery]].

=== Inferior Thyroid Artery ===

The [[inferior thyroid artery]] is the largest branch of the thyrocervical trunk. It ascends to the lower part of the [[thyroid gland]], supplying it with blood.

=== Transverse Cervical Artery ===

The [[transverse cervical artery]] runs laterally in the posterior triangle of the neck, supplying blood to the [[trapezius]] and [[rhomboid muscles]].

=== Suprascapular Artery ===

The [[suprascapular artery]] runs laterally across the anterior scalene and phrenic nerve, supplying blood to the [[supraspinatus]] and [[infraspinatus muscles]].

=== Ascending Cervical Artery ===

The [[ascending cervical artery]] is a small branch that ascends on the anterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae, supplying them with blood.

== Clinical Significance ==

The thyrocervical trunk and its branches are important in several clinical scenarios. They can be involved in [[thyroid disorders]], [[neck injuries]], and [[surgical procedures]] in the neck region.

== See Also ==

* [[Subclavian artery]]
* [[Inferior thyroid artery]]
* [[Transverse cervical artery]]
* [[Suprascapular artery]]
* [[Ascending cervical artery]]

== References ==

<references />

{{stub}}

[[Category:Anatomy]]
[[Category:Arteries]]
[[Category:Medical terminology]]

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