Memorizing the intricate details of anatomy tends to be vexing and proves to be volatile! Mnemonics certainly help along with lots of revision and image visualization. The axillary artery, a continuation of the subclavian artery gives off 6 branches to supply the thoracic, scapular, and humeral regions. An effective way to memorize them is the following mnemonic: Six Teens Love Songs And Poems The arteries are: Superior thoracic, Thoracoacromial, Lateral thoracic, Subscapular, Anterior circumflex humeral and the Posterior circumflex arteries. (Image Courtesy: Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy)