Branches of right coronary artery
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Along its course, the right coronary artery gives rise to many branches that mainly supply the right side of the heart. The branching pattern of the right coronary artery can greatly vary among individuals, and branches of the RCA can significantly vary in position, location, diameter and number. Overall, the right coronary artery can be subdivided into three segments that each give off several branches described in the following slides: