arteria auricularis
Definition
Noun: - Artery that supplies blood to the ear: The arteria auricularis is a small artery responsible for delivering oxygenated blood to the structures of the external ear and the surrounding region.
Usage
The term arteria auricularis is used in specific anatomical and medical contexts to identify this particular blood vessel. - The surgeon carefully avoided the arteria auricularis during the procedure. - A blockage in the arteria auricularis can affect blood flow to the outer ear.
Advanced Usage
- In detailed anatomical descriptions, the may be discussed in relation to its origin, branches, and the specific areas of the ear it supplies.
Variants and Related Words
- Auricular artery: This is the common English translation and equivalent term for .
- Posterior auricular artery: A more specific term often used synonymously, though it may refer to a specific branch in some anatomical classifications.
Synonyms
- Auricular artery: The direct English synonym.
- Posterior auricular artery: A common specific synonym in anatomical terminology.
Noun
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artery that supplies blood to the ear
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