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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
If an artery arises from the left main between the LAD and LCX, it is known as the '' | If an artery arises from the left main between the LAD and LCX, it is known as the ''ramus intermedius''. | ||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
The | The ramus intermedius occurs in 37% of the general population, and is considered a normal variant. | ||
==Additional Images== | ==Additional Images== | ||
Shown below are an animated image and a static image depicting the | Shown below are an animated image and a static image depicting the median ramus (MR). | ||
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| [[File: | | [[File:Ramus_Intermedius_LAO_CAUDAL.png|none|thumb|300px|]] | ||
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<span style="font-size:85%">LAD= Left anterior descending artery; LCx= Left circumflex artery; LM= Left main artery; MR=Median ramus. </span> | <span style="font-size:85%">LAD = Left anterior descending artery; LCx = Left circumflex artery; LM = Left main artery; MR = Median ramus. </span> | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Synonyms and keywords: Median ramus; MR
Overview
If an artery arises from the left main between the LAD and LCX, it is known as the ramus intermedius.
Epidemiology and Demographics
The ramus intermedius occurs in 37% of the general population, and is considered a normal variant.
Additional Images
Shown below are an animated image and a static image depicting the median ramus (MR).
LAD = Left anterior descending artery; LCx = Left circumflex artery; LM = Left main artery; MR = Median ramus.