Medical Definition of Ramus descendens arteriae occipitalis
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Origin: occipital artery within occipital groove; distribution: posterior neck muscles and cervical trapezius muscle; anastomoses: superficial and deep cervical arteries, vertebral artery.
Synonym: ramus descendens arteriae occipitalis, princeps cervicis artery, princeps cervicis.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ramus Descendens Arteriae Occipitalis
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