axillary artery
axillary artery · axillary arteries
An artery that originates as the continuation of the subclavian artery after crossing…An artery that originates as the continuation of the subclavian artery after crossing the first rib to enter the axilla, and becomes the brachial artery upon passing the inferior border of the teres major muscle.
Meaning
1 sensesAn artery that originates as the continuation of the subclavian artery after crossing the first rib to enter the axilla, and becomes the brachial artery upon passing the inferior border of the teres major muscle.
More definitions
- 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
Forms
plural: axillary arteries| Singular | axillary artery |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in 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:arteria axillaris