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axillary artery

/ˈæksɪləri ˈɑːrtəri/

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/ˈæksɪləri ˈɑːrtəri/C1formalmedical
  • ruКрупный кровеносный сосуд, расположенный в области подмышки, который снабжает верхнюю конечность насыщенной кислородом кровью, продолжаясь от подключичной артерии и переходя в плечевую артерию.

A major blood vessel located in the armpit area that supplies oxygenated blood to the upper limb, continuing from the subclavian artery and becoming the brachial artery.

  1. Major blood vessel in the armpitC2formal

    The axillary artery is a large blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the subclavian artery to the arm and shoulder region.

    ruПодмышечная артерия

    • The axillary artery supplies blood to the upper limb.
    • Surgeons must be careful not to damage the axillary artery during procedures.
    • The axillary artery becomes the brachial artery after passing the lower border of the teres major muscle.