Derivatives of Aortic Arches
The aortic arches are a series of six paired embryological vascular structures that give rise to the great arteries of the neck and head.
Arch Arterial Derivative
1 - Maxillary arteries
2 - Hyoid and stapedial arteries
3 - Common carotid and first part of the internal carotid arteries
4 Left side - Arch of the aorta from the left common carotid to the left subclavian arteries
4 Right side - Right subclavian artery (proximal portion)
6 Left side - Left pulmonary artery and ductus arteriosus
6 Right side - Right pulmonary artery
