Circumflex humeral artery (anterior)

Anatomy

Course
Arises from the lateral aspect of the axillary artery. Travels behind the coracobrachialis muscles and the short head of the biceps brachii and anterior to the neck of the humerus. Anastamoses with the posterior circumflex humeral artery.

Supply

Supplies the glenohumeral joint and the neck of the humerus.

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