arteria ulnaris
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Definition
- 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
- large artery that branches from the brachial artery to supply the muscles of the forearm and wrist and hand