Definition

1. Noun:
   • A branch of the facial artery: The "arteria labialis" is an anatomical term for an artery that branches from the facial artery. Its primary function is to supply blood to the lips of the mouth.

Usage

• The term "arteria labialis" is a specific, technical term used in medical and anatomical contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
• It is typically used in scientific descriptions, medical textbooks, and clinical discussions.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The surgeon carefully avoided the arteria labialis during the procedure.
  • A blockage in the arteria labialis can affect blood supply to the lip.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often specified further as arteria labialis inferior (inferior labial artery) for the lower lip and arteria labialis superior (superior labial artery) for the upper lip.
  • The arteria labialis superior is a branch of the facial artery that supplies the upper lip and septum of the nose.

Variants and Related Words

• Labial artery: This is the common English translation and equivalent term for "arteria labialis."
• Inferior labial artery: The specific artery for the lower lip.
• Superior labial artery: The specific artery for the upper lip.
• Facial artery: The main artery from which the labial arteries branch.

Synonyms

• Labial artery: The direct English synonym.

Notes

• "Arteria labialis" is a Latin-derived term. In precise anatomical nomenclature, such Latin terms are standard.
• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this highly technical term.

Noun

1. an artery that is a branch of the facial artery that supplies the lips of the mouth