subclavian artery
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of subclavian artery
First recorded in 1680–90
Example Sentences
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Each subclavian artery supplies blood to the arms, chest, shoulders, back, and central nervous system.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The brachiocephalic artery branches into the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The vertebral artery branches from the subclavian artery and passes through the transverse foramen in the cervical vertebrae, entering the base of the skull at the vertebral foramen.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Another tourniquet went around the right subclavian artery.
From Time Magazine Archive
It has also been known to press upon the subclavian artery and on other important structures at the root of the neck.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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