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artery of Adamkiewicz


arteria radicularis magna

  • arises from aorta
    • from intercostal or lumbar aa.
    • between T8 and L4
    • left side (80%)

  • supplies lower 2/3 of spinal cord
  • typical "hairpin" course


Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD  -  2 February 1995
Last updated:  1 October 2013


 

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