dorsal branches of the posterior intercostal arteries 3–11
Definition: branches of the third through 11th posterior intercostal arteries, distributed to thoracic portion of posterior vertebral column, spinal cord and environs, and back.
Synonym(s): rami dorsales arteriae intercostalium posteriorum III–XITA
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