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Radial artery
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a major blood vessel in the forearm that delivers oxygenated blood to the hand and fingers
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
radial arteries
What is "radial artery"?
The radial artery is a crucial blood vessel that runs along the thumb side of the forearm and supplies oxygenated blood to the hand and fingers. It plays a significant role in the circulatory system, providing essential nutrients and oxygen to the tissues of the upper limb. The radial artery is commonly used for taking the pulse and is also an important site for arterial blood gas sampling and certain medical procedures.
