Branches of the aortic arch

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This illustration demonstrates the most common configuration of the branches of the aortic arch.

SCA- Subclavian artery
TCT- Thyrocervical trunk
VA- Vertebral artery
CCA- Common carotid artery
ECA- External carotid artery
ICA- Internal carotid artery
PCA- Posterior cerebral artery
BA- Basilar artery
ASA- Anterior spinal artery