Brachial artery

/bɹˈeɪʃəl ˈɑːtəɹi/

/bɹˈeɪʃəl ˈɑːɹɾɚɹi/

[noun]

Brachial artery

[NOUN]

a blood vessel in the upper arm that carries oxygenated blood to the muscles and tissues of the arm

synonyms : arteria brachialis

What is "brachial artery"?

The brachial artery, located in the upper arm, is a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the muscles and tissues of the arm. It is responsible for maintaining adequate blood flow, providing essential nutrients and oxygen to the arm, and facilitating proper functioning of the upper limb. The brachial artery is crucial for the overall functionality and movement of the arm.

Examples

1. This is the brachial artery.

2. And the blood is flowing from the aorta into the brachial artery.

3. Maybe as it ends the brachial artery and enters the arterial, maybe the beginning and the end of the capillaries also from the venule to a vein and also, wrapping it up, what the pressure is at the end.

4. Carotid artery, brachial artery, and this is how we keep ourselves in shape.