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Anterior interventricular artery

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

The anterior interventricular artery is a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the front part of the septum and both ventricles of the heart. It runs along the anterior interventricular sulcus, branching off from the left coronary artery.