The transverse cervical artery is a branch of the thyrocervical trunk, which supplies blood to the trapezius and other muscles in the neck and shoulder region. It plays a critical role in vascularizing the superficial and deep structures of the posterior neck and upper back.

Transverse Cervical Artery

The thyrocervical trunk is a major arterial branch of the subclavian artery that supplies blood to the thyroid gland, neck, and upper back. It typically gives rise to several important branches, including the inferior thyroid artery, transverse cervical artery, and suprascapular artery, which are crucial for vascularizing these regions.

Thyrocervical Trunk

Blood supply to trapezius

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