somatic artery

Introduction

An artery that arises in the embryo.

Origin

dorsal aorta

Distribution

body wall

These arteries persist, nearly unchanged, as the:

• posterior intercostal arteries
• subcostal arteries
• lumbar arteries

More general terms

• embryonic artery

More specific terms

• lumbar artery
• posterior intercostal artery
• subcostal artery