Abstract:The intercostal arteries of 12 nonpreserved human bodies were investigated: in 8 specimens they were injected with Latex® for anatomical preparation, 4 specimens were radiographed after injection of Angiographin®. Arcade-shaped anastomoses were consistently found to be present between neighboring intercostal arteries IV–VIII; frequently, inconstant arcade-like communications were seen as far down as the 11th intercostal artery. The superior and inferior ends of each arcade were equidistant from the aorta as we… Show more
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