POSTERIOR INTERCOSTAL ARTERY - Gross Anatomy animations POSTERIOR INTERCOSTAL ARTERIES ------------------------------------------------------------- The intercostal spaces are supplied by pairs of anterior and posterior intercostal arteries. There are 11 pairs of intercostal arteries, Posterior Intercostal arteries supply greater part of the intercostal spaces. The first and second intercostal spaces are supplied by the superior intercostal artery by its branches, and the remaining nine are supp

🌟 Function: Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins return deoxygenated blood to the heart (except pulmonary vessels). • Wall Thickness: Arteries have thick, elastic walls to handle high pressure, whereas veins have thin walls with valves to prevent backflow. • Blood Flow: Blood in arteries moves with a pulse, while in veins, it flows smoothly and steadily. • Pressure: Arteries have high blood pressure, while veins operate under low pressure. • Location: Arteries are de

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