(anatomy) 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.

(anatomy) The main artery of the upper arm that is a direct continuation of the axillary artery beginning at the inferior border of the teres major muscle, runs along the medial aspect of the upper arm, and divides into the radial and ulnar arteries at the cubital fossa.

(anatomy) The main artery of the medial aspect of the forearm that is one of the two branches of the brachial artery and enters the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb.

(anatomy) The branch of the celiac artery that supplies blood to the spleen and sends branches also to the pancreas and the cardiac end of the stomach.

(anatomy) Any of the several arteries supplying the diaphragm.

(anatomy) One of the vessels which supplies blood from the aorta and distribute it to a large portion of the gastrointestinal tract.

(medicine, cardiology) Any disease caused by the accumulation of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the myocardium.

A blood test in which a syringe is used to draw a small blood sample from an artery.

plural of arterial blood gas

(anatomy) The inner branch of the carotid artery that supplies the brain, eyes, and other internal structures of the head.