Aortic arch

Aortic arch
The aortic arch has three branches, the brachiocephalic trunk, left common carotid artery, and left subclavian artery.
The aortic arch and its branches shown in situ.
Details
Precursor	Fourth left pharyngeal arch artery
Source	Ascending aorta
Branches	Brachiocephalic trunk Left common carotid artery Left subclavian artery Continues as descending aorta, thoracic part
Vein	Combination of superior and inferior vena cava
Supplies	From its branches, the upper body, arms, head and neck. As a part of the aorta, the entire body, with exception of the respiratory zone of the lung and the heart.
Identifiers
Latin	arcus aortae
TA98	A12.2.04.001
TA2	4177
FMA	3768
Anatomical terminology [edit on Wikidata]

The aortic arch, arch of the aorta, or transverse aortic arch (English: /eɪˈɔːrtɪk/^[1][2]) is the part of the aorta between the ascending and descending aorta. The arch travels backward, so that it ultimately runs to the left of the trachea.