Axillary artery

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.NounAn 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.

Synonyms

arteria axillaris subclavian artery brachial artery axillary vein subclavian vein suprascapular artery transverse cervical artery vertebral artery ascending cervical artery radial artery inferior thyroid artery brachiocephalic artery

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