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What is scientific definition of mammary artery ?
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Front of chest art: The arteries that run on the inside of the rib cage and supply the front of the chest with blood.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Chest wall....: There are two internal mammary arteries (left and right). They are also known as the internal thoracic arteries and originate from the arteries to the arm, running along the inside of the chest wall. The internal mammary artery is typical used as a graft in bypass surgery.
Answered 5/14/2017
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