Definition

1. Noun:
   • A branch of the subclavian artery: The arteria cervicalis is a branch of the subclavian artery that supplies blood to structures in the neck.
   • An artery that supplies the muscles of the neck: It is specifically an artery that provides oxygenated blood to the deep muscles of the cervical (neck) region.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The surgeon carefully avoided the arteria cervicalis during the procedure.
  • A blockage in the arteria cervicalis can cause pain and weakness in the neck muscles.

Advanced Usage

• "Deep cervical artery": This is a common synonym for , specifically referring to its course and location.
  • The deep cervical artery ascends between the semispinalis capitis and semispinalis cervicis muscles.

Variants and Related Words

• Cervical arteries (plural): A general term that may include the among other arteries serving the neck.
• Ascending cervical artery: A different, though similarly named, artery that is a branch of the thyrocervical trunk.

Synonyms

• Deep cervical artery: The direct English synonym for .

Notes on Meaning

• The term is a specific anatomical term. In common medical parlance, its English equivalent, "deep cervical artery," is more frequently used. It is distinct from other cervical arteries like the ascending cervical or transverse cervical arteries.

Noun

1. an artery that supplies the muscles of the neck