Origem e distribuição do arco aórtico do cachorro-do mato (Cerdocyon thous)

Abstract

This paper aims to describe the collateral branches of the aortic arch its major subdivisions side in crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous). Two animals were used, found run over on highways in the region with the arterial system filled with latex. The right aortic arch emerged thoracic artery and left innominate this arise the vertebral artery, cervical costo trunk and its branches, in addition to the subclavin and other ramifications. The bicarotid latero ventralment emerged from the aortic arch to the left of the trachea, directing cranially and bifurcating at the level of the first rib in the right common carotid artery and left.