arteria brachialis
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Definition
- Noun:
- The main artery of the upper arm: The "arteria brachialis" is the primary blood vessel supplying the upper arm. It is a direct continuation of the axillary artery and runs down the arm. At the elbow, it divides (bifurcates) into the radial and ulnar arteries.
Usage
- The term "arteria brachialis" is used in formal, technical, and medical contexts, such as anatomy, surgery, and clinical diagnostics. It is the standard anatomical term.
- In everyday or general contexts, this structure is more commonly referred to as the brachial artery.
Examples
- Noun:
- The surgeon carefully dissected the tissue to expose the arteria brachialis.
- A blockage in the arteria brachialis can significantly reduce blood flow to the forearm and hand.
- The pulse of the arteria brachialis is often palpated to measure blood pressure.
Advanced Usage
- "Brachial artery compression": Refers to pressure being applied to or placed on the brachial artery, which can be a clinical test or an injury.
- Brachial artery compression during surgery requires careful monitoring.
- "Brachial artery puncture": A procedure where the artery is accessed with a needle, often for blood gas analysis or angiography.
- The medical team performed a brachial artery puncture to obtain an arterial blood sample.
Variants and Related Words
- Brachial artery (n): The common English name for the "arteria brachialis". This is the term most frequently used in clinical practice and general communication.
- The nurse applied pressure to the brachial artery after the blood draw.
- Brachial (adj): Pertaining to the arm, especially the upper arm.
- The patient suffered a brachial injury.
Synonyms
- Brachial artery: The direct and most common synonym in English.
- Main artery of the arm: A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases (Anatomical Context)
- "Continuation of the axillary artery": Describes the origin of the arteria brachialis.
- The arteria brachialis begins as a continuation of the axillary artery at the lower border of the teres major muscle.
- "Bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries": Describes the termination point and branching of the arteria brachialis.
- At the cubital fossa (front of the elbow), the arteria brachialis bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries.
Noun
- the main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow