of the subclavian artery). The anastomotic network surrounding the scapula provides an alternate path for collateral circulation to the arm from arteries including the dorsal scapular artery and suprascapular artery. The right axillary artery is often used as an arterial cannulation site in cardiac surgery, particularly for repair of aortic dissection and replacement of the ascending aorta and aortic arch. Additional images References External links – "Axillary Region: Parts of the Axillary Artery" – "The axillary artery and its major branches shown in relation to major landmarks." Arteries of the upper limb