The Fundamentals: Anatomy: Arterial Anatomy of the Thorax

Anatomy - Thoracic

This interactive module is intended to teach trainees about normal and variant arterial anatomy of the thorax, including the aorta and its major thoracic branches.

Module Components

Interactive Activity:

  • Thoracic Anatomy Activity

Articles:

  • Patel AA. Thoracic Vascular Anatomy: A Brief Review. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2002;13(2):P318-P321. doi:10.1016/s1051-0443(02)70203-0
  • Gomes MAS. Thoracic Aortography. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 8(1):272-276. doi:10.1016/S1051-0443(97)70129-5
  • Burke CT and Mauro MA. Bronchial Artery Embolization. Semin Intervent Radiol. 2004;21(1):43-48. doi:10.1055/s-2004-831404
  • Sopko DR and Smith TP. Bronchial Artery Embolization for Hemoptysis. Semin Intervent Radiol. 2011;28(1):48-62. doi:10.1055/s-0031-1273940

Expected completion time: 2 hour

Learning Objectives

  • Describe normal and variant anatomy of the thoracic aorta.
  • Describe normal and variant anatomy of the subclavian arteries.
  • Describe normal and variant anatomy of the major branches of the descending thoracic aorta.
  • Understand the location and significance of the artery of Adamkiewicz.
  • Identify anatomic variants on cross-sectional imaging. 
Course summary
Course opens: 
07/01/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2030
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
The Fundamentals: Anatomy

Module developers:

  • Justin Greene, MD - Santa Barbara College Hospital
  • Yousuf Qaseem, MD - University of California, San Diego
  • John Do, MD - University of California, San Diego

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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