Definition

1. Noun:
   • A major artery of the forearm: The "arteria ulnaris" is a large artery that branches from the brachial artery. Its primary function is to supply oxygenated blood to the muscles and tissues of the forearm, wrist, and hand.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The surgeon carefully avoided the arteria ulnaris during the procedure on the forearm.
  • A blockage in the arteria ulnaris can cause pain and numbness in the hand.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: In medical terminology, the term is used precisely to describe anatomical location, pathology, or surgical approaches.
  • The pulse of the arteria ulnaris can be palpated at the wrist.
• Descriptive Anatomy: Used to specify the vascular supply to specific regions.
  • The arteria ulnaris runs alongside the ulnar nerve in the forearm.

Variants and Related Words

• Ulnar Artery: This is the common English synonym for "arteria ulnaris." "Arteria ulnaris" is the formal Latin term used in anatomical nomenclature.
• Arteria: A general term for artery.
• Brachial Artery: The artery from which the arteria ulnaris branches.

Synonyms

• Ulnar Artery: The direct and most common English synonym.

Related Phrases

• Ulnar Artery Distribution: Refers to the area supplied by this artery.
• Collateral Circulation via the Ulnar Artery: Describes backup blood flow pathways involving this vessel.

Noun

1. large artery that branches from the brachial artery to supply the muscles of the forearm and wrist and hand