Artery Scapular Proper

The scapular artery is a name that may seem strange and incomprehensible to most people. But, in fact, this is one of the arteries that is responsible for blood circulation in the shoulder joint. Although it is smaller in size than other arteries in our body, it is still important for the functioning of our arms and shoulder joints.

The scapular artery originates from the supraclavicular lining pair. It is located inside the muscle tissue of the scapula and, together with the interscapular branch and the lateral occipital branch, forms the lateral lateral scapular spine.

The direction of the scapular artery changes with a zigzag bend up and down, rising to the neck of the scapula, and then descending down to the body and the subclavian foramen. This causes the blood flow to bend sharply, causing a drop in blood pressure and can lead to the formation of clots (blood clots), especially in cases where the area around the vessel is soft and flows unevenly. Major problems associated with the scapular artery include:

1. Shoulder pain. When blood flow through the scapular artery is reduced, shoulder pain occurs, especially during exercise, lifting and walking. 2. Blood clots. When blood clots, called thrombi, form in an artery, there may be shoulder pain and swelling of the surrounding tissue. 3. Chronic inflammation. Damage or infection in the area around the vessel can lead to chronic inflammation, which is accompanied by pain and stiffness in the movement of the shoulder. 4. Dysfunction of the brachial nerve of the shoulder. If the function of the brachial nerve is impaired at the site of the formation of blood vessels, a sharp disruption in the functioning of the shoulder joint can occur, including loss of sensitivity and movement of the arm. 5. Guillain-Barre syndrome. This is a severe autoimmune disease