Innominate Artery (Noun)
Meaning
A large artery arising from the arch of the aorta and divides into the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery; supplies the right side of the neck and head and the right shoulder and arm.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The innominate artery is a vital blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the right side of the head, neck, and upper limb.
- During the surgical procedure, the surgeon carefully dissected the innominate artery to repair the damaged section.
- The innominate artery arises from the arch of the aorta and immediately divides into two main branches.
- A blockage in the innominate artery can lead to severe complications, including stroke and upper limb ischemia.
- The anatomical location of the innominate artery makes it susceptible to injury from trauma to the chest or neck region.