Brachial Artery (Noun)
Meaning
The main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The brachial artery is a vital blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the upper arm and forearm.
- During the surgical procedure, the doctor carefully located the brachial artery to avoid any potential complications.
- The brachial artery bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries near the elbow, providing blood supply to the forearm and hand.
- A blockage in the brachial artery can lead to severe circulatory problems and potentially cause permanent damage to the arm.
- The nurse applied a tourniquet above the brachial artery to stop the bleeding from the wound on the patient's arm.