Axillary Artery (Noun)
Meaning
The part of the main artery of the arm that lies in the armpit and is continuous with the subclavian artery above and the brachial artery below.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The axillary artery supplies oxygenated blood to the arm through various branches before it transitions into the brachial artery.
- Damage to the axillary artery during an accident may require immediate medical attention to prevent serious complications.
- An anatomical study revealed that the axillary artery has three parts that vary in structure and the branches that originate from them.
- Surgeons had to repair the damaged axillary artery in the patient's arm to restore blood flow.
- Blood flow through the axillary artery is often disrupted due to blockages caused by blood clots.