than has to cross behind the oesophagus to reach the right side of the body. majority of those having the condition are asymptomatic, but some may be presented with difficulty in breathing, difficulty in swallowing, grating noise during breathing, and chest pain. this condition has to be ruled out during procedures relating to oesophagus because injury to this artery during the procedure can cause massive bleeding. additional images side of neck, showing chief surface markings. magnetic resonance angiography; view from the front right subclavian artery brachial plexus and subclavian artery