Definition

1. Noun:
   • Arteries in the hand and foot that supply the fingers and toes: The term "digital arteries" refers to the small arteries located in the hands and feet. Their primary function is to carry oxygenated blood to the digits—specifically the fingers and toes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged digital arteries to restore blood flow to the patient's fingertips.
  • Blockage in the digital arteries can lead to pain and discoloration in the toes.

Advanced Usage

• "Common digital arteries": These are arteries that run along the sides of the fingers or toes before branching further.
  • The common digital arteries divide to become the proper digital arteries.
• "Proper digital arteries": These are the final branches that run along each side of a single finger or toe.
  • The proper digital arteries supply blood directly to the tissues of each digit.

Variants and Related Words

• Digital artery (n): The singular form of the term.
  • A single digital artery was identified during the examination.
• Arteria digitalis (n): The formal Latin anatomical term.
  • The arteria digitalis is a crucial vessel for peripheral circulation.

Synonyms

• Digital vessels: A less specific term that can include both arteries and veins of the digits.
• Arteries of the digits: A descriptive synonym that clarifies the location.

Related Phrases

• Digital blood supply: Refers to the overall circulation to the fingers and toes, which involves the digital arteries.
  • The injury compromised the digital blood supply.
• Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in digital arteries: A medical condition describing the narrowing or blockage of these arteries.
  • The patient was diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease affecting the digital arteries.

Noun

1. arteries in the hand and foot that supply the fingers and toes