brachial artery meaning

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brachial artery (noun): the main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow.

Definition of brachial artery

  1. the main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow

    Synonyms: arteria brachialis

    Type of: artery

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