Subclavian artery — Infobox Artery Name = Subclavian artery Latin = arteria subclavia GraySubject = 148 GrayPage = 575 Caption = Schematic of the proximal aorta and its branches. The left subclavian artery is the fifth branch of the aorta and the third branch from… … Wikipedia
subclavian artery — noun either of two arteries that supply blood to the neck and arms • Syn: ↑arteria subclavia • Hypernyms: ↑artery, ↑arteria, ↑arterial blood vessel • Part Holonyms: ↑clavicle, ↑collarbone … Useful english dictionary
subclavian artery — either of two arteries supplying blood to the neck and arms. The right subclavian artery branches from the innominate artery; the left subclavian arises directly from the aortic arch … The new mediacal dictionary
subclavian artery — noun Date: 1688 the proximal part of the main artery of the arm or forelimb … New Collegiate Dictionary
subclavian artery — the artery supplying the pectoral fin … Dictionary of ichthyology
subclavian artery — Anat. either of a pair of arteries, one on each side of the body, that carry the main supply of blood to the arms. [1680 90] * * * … Universalium
subclavian artery — noun One of two major arteries (left and right) of the upper thorax located beneath the clavicle and supplying the upper extremities and head … Wiktionary
subclavian artery — subcla′vian ar′tery n. anat. either of a pair of large arteries that supply blood to the neck and arms • Etymology: 1680–90 … From formal English to slang
Aberrant subclavian artery — Aberrant subclavian artery, or aberrant subclavian artery syndrome refers to a rare anatomical variant of the origin of the right or left subclavian artery. This abnormality is the most common congenital vascular anomaly of the aortic arch. The… … Wikipedia
groove for subclavian artery — 1. sulcus arteriae subclaviae. 2. a broad, shallow, transverse groove across the top of each lung, lodging the subclavian artery … Medical dictionary
