English Explanatory Dictionary

axillary artery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

axillary artery axillary arteries
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