arteria axillaris
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Definition
- Noun:
- The part of the main artery of the arm that lies in the armpit: The "arteria axillaris" is a major blood vessel. It is the segment of the principal artery supplying the upper limb, located specifically in the axillary region (armpit). It serves as a direct continuation of the subclavian artery from above and extends downward to become the brachial artery.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- During the surgical procedure, the surgeon carefully dissected around the arteria axillaris to avoid damage.
- A blockage in the arteria axillaris can significantly reduce blood flow to the arm.
- The pulse of the arteria axillaris can sometimes be felt deep within the armpit.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical Context: The term is primarily used in medical, anatomical, and surgical contexts. It is often discussed in relation to trauma, vascular surgery, or diagnostic procedures like angiography.
- The angiogram revealed an aneurysm in the patient's arteria axillaris.
Variants and Related Words
- Axillary Artery: This is the common English term for "arteria axillaris." "Arteria axillaris" is the formal Latin-derived anatomical term.
- Subclavian Artery: The artery from which the arteria axillaris is a direct continuation.
- Brachial Artery: The artery into which the arteria axillaris directly continues below the armpit.
Synonyms
- Axillary Artery: The direct and most common synonym in English.
Related Terms (Anatomical Context)
- Axilla: The anatomical term for the armpit, the region where this artery is located.
- Axillary Vein: The major vein that runs alongside the arteria axillaris in the axilla.
Noun
- the part of the main artery of the arm that lies in the armpit and is continuous with the subclavian artery above and the brachial artery below