NOUN | body | brachial artery, arteria brachialis | the main artery of the upper arm |
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Meaning | The main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow. | |
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Synonym | arteria brachialis | |
Part of | arm | A human limb |
Broader | artery, arteria, arterial blood vessel | A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body |
Spanish | arteria braquial |
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