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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
An artery (from Greek ἀρτηρία (artēríā)) is a blood vessel in humans and most other animals that takes oxygenated blood away from the heart in the systemic
Artery
Reduction of blood flow to the heart
Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called coronary heart disease (CHD), or ischemic heart disease (IHD), is a type of heart disease involving the reduction
Coronary_artery_disease
Arteries transporting blood to heart muscle
coronary arteries wrap around the entire heart. The two main branches are the left coronary artery and right coronary artery. The arteries can additionally
Coronary_arteries
Surgical procedure to restore normal blood flow to an obstructed coronary artery
Coronary artery bypass surgery, also called coronary artery bypass graft (CABG /ˈkæbɪdʒ/ KAB-ij, like "cabbage"), is a surgical procedure to treat coronary
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Coronary_artery_bypass_surgery
Large artery in the thigh
femoral artery is a large artery in the thigh and the main arterial supply to the thigh and leg. The femoral artery gives off the deep femoral artery and
Femoral_artery
Inflammatory disease involving a buildup of lesions in the walls of arteries
characterized by development of abnormalities called lesions in walls of arteries. This is a chronic inflammatory disease involving many different cell types
Atherosclerosis
One of the two arteries that supply the head and neck with blood
In anatomy, the left and right common carotid arteries (carotids) (English: /kəˈrɒtɪd/) are arteries that supply the head and neck with oxygenated blood;
Common_carotid_artery
Major arteries of the upper thorax, below the clavicle
subclavian arteries are paired major arteries of the upper thorax, below the clavicle. They receive blood from the aortic arch. The left subclavian artery supplies
Subclavian_artery
Artery in pulmonary circulation carrying deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs
A pulmonary artery is an artery in the pulmonary circulation that carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs. The largest
Pulmonary_artery
Artery supplying the brain
The internal carotid artery is an artery in the neck which supplies the anterior and middle cerebral circulation. In human anatomy, the internal and external
Internal_carotid_artery
Major arteries of the neck
The vertebral arteries are major arteries of the neck. Typically, the vertebral arteries originate from the subclavian arteries. Each vessel courses superiorly
Vertebral_artery
Arteries supplying the space between the ribs
The intercostal arteries are a group of arteries passing within an intercostal space (the space between two adjacent ribs). There are 9 anterior and 11
Intercostal_arteries
Abnormal narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a vascular disorder that causes abnormal narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain. PAD
Peripheral_artery_disease
Artery of the mediastinum
The brachiocephalic artery, brachiocephalic trunk, or innominate artery is an artery of the mediastinum that supplies blood to the right arm, head, and
Brachiocephalic_artery
Artery of the head
The ophthalmic artery (OA) is an artery of the head. It is the first branch of the internal carotid artery distal to the cavernous sinus. Branches of
Ophthalmic_artery
Arteries able to dilate to regulate peripheral blood flow
A muscular artery (or distributing artery) is a medium-sized artery that draws blood from an elastic artery and branches into "resistance vessels" including
Muscular_artery
Artery to portions of the superficial face
The facial artery, formerly called the external maxillary artery, is a branch of the external carotid artery that supplies blood to superficial structures
Facial_artery
Tactile arterial palpation of the heartbeat by fingertips
the neck (carotid artery), wrist (radial artery or ulnar artery), at the groin (femoral artery), behind the knee (popliteal artery), near the ankle joint
Pulse
Large blood vessel on upper limb
The brachial artery is the major blood vessel of the (upper) arm. It is the continuation of the axillary artery beyond the lower margin of teres major
Brachial_artery
Blood vessels
arteries (or perforating or ganglionic arteries) of the brain are numerous small arteries branching from the Circle of Willis, and adjacent arteries that
Central_arteries
Interruption of cardiac blood supply
heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops in one of the arteries of the heart, causing infarction (tissue death) to the heart muscle. The
Myocardial_infarction
Large forearm artery
the radial artery is the main artery of the lateral aspect of the forearm. The radial artery arises from the bifurcation of the brachial artery in the antecubital
Radial_artery
Tear of the inner lining of the vertebral artery
Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is a flap-like tear of the inner lining of the vertebral artery, which is located in the neck and supplies blood to
Vertebral_artery_dissection
Blood vessel
The lingual artery arises from the external carotid artery between the superior thyroid artery and facial artery. It can be located easily in the tongue
Lingual_artery
Artery of the heart
descending artery (LAD), also called the anterior interventricular artery (IVA, or anterior interventricular branch of the left coronary artery) is a branch
Left anterior descending artery
Left_anterior_descending_artery
Major artery of the head
temporal artery is a major artery of the head. It arises from the external carotid artery when it splits into the superficial temporal artery and maxillary
Superficial_temporal_artery
Injury to the innermost layer of the aorta
smoking, cocaine use, pregnancy, a thoracic aortic aneurysm, inflammation of arteries, and abnormal lipid levels are also associated with an increased risk.
Aortic_dissection
Highway in Boston, Massachusetts
The Central Artery (officially the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway) is the concurrent section of Interstate 93, US 1 and Route 3 through Downtown Boston
Central_Artery
Artery supplying face structures in humans
The maxillary artery (eg, internal maxillary artery) supplies deep structures of the face. It branches from the external carotid artery just deep to the
Maxillary_artery
Largest anterior segmental medullary artery
In human anatomy, the artery of Adamkiewicz (also arteria radicularis magna) is the largest anterior segmental medullary artery and the dominant segmental
Artery_of_Adamkiewicz
Artery that supplies the brain with blood
basilar artery (U.K.: /ˈbæz.ɪ.lə/; U.S.: /ˈbæs.ə.lər/) is one of the arteries that supplies the brain with oxygen-rich blood. The two vertebral arteries and
Basilar_artery
Blood vessels
The genicular arteries (from Latin geniculum, "knee") are six arteries in the human leg, five of which are branches of the popliteal artery, that anastomose
Genicular_arteries
1991–2007 megaproject in Boston, Massachusetts
Big Dig was a megaproject in Boston that rerouted the elevated Central Artery of Interstate 93 into the O'Neill Tunnel and built the Ted Williams Tunnel
Big_Dig
Blood vessel supplying the human heart
In the blood supply of the heart, the right coronary artery (RCA) is an artery originating above the right cusp of the aortic valve, at the right aortic
Right_coronary_artery
Artery supplying the meninges
middle meningeal artery (Latin: arteria meningea media) is typically the third branch of the first portion of the maxillary artery. After branching off
Middle_meningeal_artery
Procedure to widen narrow arteries or veins
minimally invasive endovascular procedure used to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins, typically to treat arterial atherosclerosis. A deflated balloon
Angioplasty
Sudden or unexpected loss of heartbeat
specific mechanism in each case. Structural heart disease, such as coronary artery disease, is a common underlying condition in people who experience cardiac
Cardiac_arrest
All arteries of human body
posterior ciliary arteries Anterior ciliary artery Central retinal artery Muscular artery anterior cerebral artery middle cerebral artery anterolateral central
Arterial_tree
An end artery or terminal artery is an artery that is the only supply of oxygenated blood to a portion of tissue. Arteries which do not anastomose with
End_artery
Blood vessel in the microcirculation
A resistance artery is small diameter blood vessel in the microcirculation that contributes significantly to the creation of the resistance to flow and
Resistance_artery
Blood vessel
The hyaloid artery is a branch of the ophthalmic artery, which is itself a branch of the internal carotid artery. It is contained within the optic stalk
Hyaloid_artery
Index of articles associated with the same name
Carotid artery may refer to: Common carotid artery, often "carotids" or "carotid", an artery on each side of the neck which divides into the external carotid
Carotid_artery
carotid artery The arteries of the brain The arteries of the upper extremity The subclavian artery The axilla The axillary artery The brachial artery The
List of arteries of the human body
List_of_arteries_of_the_human_body
Death of a region of brain cells due to poor blood flow
disease involves the smaller arteries inside the brain: branches of the circle of Willis, middle cerebral artery, stem, and arteries arising from the distal
Stroke
Group of arteries
pudendal artery, and the deep external pudendal artery. The internal pudendal artery branches off the internal iliac artery, the main artery of the pelvis
Pudendal_arteries
Large blood vessel bringing oxygenated blood to the thorax
Brachial plexus and axillary artery Axillary artery Axillary artery Axillary artery Axillary artery Axillary artery Axillary artery Shi, Dongning; Bai, Junwen;
Axillary_artery
Continuation of the femoral artery that supplies the lower leg
The popliteal artery is a deeply placed continuation of the femoral artery opening in the distal portion of the adductor magnus muscle. It courses through
Popliteal_artery
Vessel supplying blood to kidney
The renal arteries are paired arteries that supply the kidneys with blood. Each is directed across the crus of the diaphragm, so as to form nearly a right
Renal_artery
Blood vessel
The cystic artery (also known as bachelor artery) is (usually) a branch of the right hepatic artery that provides arterial supply to the gallbladder and
Cystic_artery
precerebral artery is an artery leading to the cerebrum, but not in the cerebrum. In the human they are: Vertebral artery Basilar artery Common carotid artery Internal
Precerebral_artery
Organ system for circulating blood in animals
the great vessels of the heart including large elastic arteries, and large veins; other arteries, smaller arterioles, capillaries that join with venules
Circulatory_system
Blood vessel
The vaginal artery is an artery in females that supplies blood to the vagina and the base of the bladder. The vaginal artery is usually a branch of the
Vaginal_artery
Blood vessel supplying blood to the external genitalia
The internal pudendal artery is one of the three pudendal arteries. It branches off the internal iliac artery, and provides blood to the external genitalia
Internal_pudendal_artery
Main artery of the pelvis
The internal iliac artery (formerly known as the hypogastric artery) is the main artery of the pelvis. The internal iliac artery supplies the walls and
Internal_iliac_artery
Artery that supplies blood to the uterus
The uterine artery is an artery that supplies blood to the uterus in females. The uterine artery usually arises from the anterior division of the internal
Uterine_artery
Artery of the neck
The transverse cervical artery (transverse artery of neck or transversa colli artery) is an artery in the neck and a branch of the thyrocervical trunk
Transverse_cervical_artery
First major branch of the abdominal aorta
The celiac (/ˈsiːli.æk/) artery (also spelled coeliac in British English), also known as the celiac trunk, Haller's tripod or truncus coeliacus, is the
Celiac_artery
Artery of the thorax
thoracic artery (ITA), also known as the internal mammary artery, is an artery that supplies the anterior chest wall and the breasts. It is a paired artery, with
Internal_thoracic_artery
Anatomical variant artery
The median artery is an artery that is occasionally found in humans and other animals. The prevalence was around 10% in people born in the mid-1880s compared
Median_artery
Artery supplying blood to the penis
scrotal artery. It subdivides into three arteries, the bulbourethral artery, the dorsal artery of the penis and the cavernosal artery. The penile artery is
Penile_artery
Organ found in humans and other animals
blood from two arteries which arise just above the aortic valve. These are the left main coronary artery and the right coronary artery. The left main
Heart
Artery in the abdomen
The common iliac artery is a large artery of the abdomen paired on each side. It originates from the aortic bifurcation at the level of the 4th lumbar
Common_iliac_artery
Paired artery that supplies blood to the cerebrum
cerebral artery (MCA) is one of the three major paired cerebral arteries that supply blood to the cerebrum. The MCA arises from the internal carotid artery and
Middle_cerebral_artery
The anterior and posterior radicular arteries are 32 pairs of small/ variously sized arteries that enter an intervertebral foramen, bifurcating within
Radicular_artery
Group of blood vessels
vesical artery. The superior vesical artery comes off of the internal iliac artery and sometimes the umbilical artery. The inferior vesical artery comes
Vesical_arteries
Non-surgical technique for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Prostatic artery embolization (PAE, or prostate artery embolisation) is a non-surgical technique for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The
Prostatic_artery_embolization
Blood vessel
In anatomy, the fibular artery, also known as the peroneal artery, supplies blood to the lateral compartment of the leg. It arises from the tibial-fibular
Fibular_artery
Artery of the internal ear
labyrinthine artery (auditory artery, internal auditory artery) is a branch of either the anterior inferior cerebellar artery or the basilar artery. It accompanies
Labyrinthine_artery
parathyroid artery is the blood vessel that carries blood to each of the parathyroid glands. The parathyroid artery is the single individual artery that provides
Parathyroid_artery
Topics referred to by the same term
Temporal artery may refer to: Deep temporal arteries, two in number, anterior and posterior, ascend between the temporalis and the pericranium Middle
Temporal_artery
Index of articles associated with the same name
Meningeal artery may refer to Anterior meningeal branch of anterior ethmoidal artery Meningeal branches of vertebral artery Middle meningeal artery Posterior
Meningeal_artery
Blood vessel
ovarian artery is an artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the ovary in females. It arises from the abdominal aorta below the renal artery. It can
Ovarian_artery
Circulation of blood in the blood vessels of the heart muscle (myocardium)
is the circulation of blood in the arteries and veins that supply the heart muscle (myocardium). Coronary arteries supply oxygenated blood to the heart
Coronary_circulation
Artery in the abdomen
The ileocolic artery is the lowest branch arising from the concavity of the superior mesenteric artery. It supplies the cecum, ileum, and appendix. It
Ileocolic_artery
Blood vessel
The tonsillar artery (or tonsillar branch of the facial artery) is (usually) a branch of the facial artery (though it sometimes arises from the ascending
Tonsillar_artery
Human disease
Carotid artery dissection is a serious condition in which a tear forms in one of the two main carotid arteries in the neck, allowing blood to enter the
Carotid_artery_dissection
Blood vessel
superior pancreaticoduodenal arteries). The gastroduodenal artery most commonly originates from the common hepatic artery, which is a branch of the celiac
Gastroduodenal_artery
Artery of the neck
inferior thyroid artery is an artery in the neck. It arises from the thyrocervical trunk and passes upward, in front of the vertebral artery and longus colli
Inferior_thyroid_artery
Topics referred to by the same term
Artery dissection may refer to: Aortic dissection Carotid artery dissection Coronary artery dissection Vertebral artery dissection This disambiguation
Artery_dissection
Large branch of the femoral artery that supplies the thigh
The deep femoral artery also known as the deep artery of the thigh, or profunda femoris artery, is a large branch of the femoral artery. It travels more
Deep_femoral_artery
Disease found in young children
children in developed countries, which include the formation of coronary artery aneurysms and myocarditis. While the specific cause is unknown, it is thought
Kawasaki_disease
Branch of the facial artery
The submental artery is the largest branch of the facial artery in the neck. It arises from the facial artery just as the facial artery splits the submandibular
Submental_artery
3 main pairs of arteries which supply blood to the cerebrum of the brain
cerebral arteries describe three main pairs of arteries and their branches, which perfuse the cerebrum of the brain. The three main arteries are the:
Cerebral_arteries
Index of articles associated with the same name
following arteries and veins located in the pelvis: Common iliac artery, forms at terminus of the aorta External iliac artery, two major arteries which bifurcate
Iliac_vessels
Thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries
Arteriosclerosis, literally meaning "hardening of the arteries", is an umbrella term for a set of vascular disorders characterized by abnormal thickening
Arteriosclerosis
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up artery in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. An artery is a blood vessel in the body that carries blood away from the heart. Artery may also refer
Artery_(disambiguation)
Artery which supplies blood to the spleen
splenic artery or lienal artery, an older term, is the blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the spleen. It branches from the celiac artery, and
Splenic_artery
Major artery of the head and neck
The external carotid artery is the major artery of the head and upper neck. It arises from the common carotid artery. It terminates by splitting into
External_carotid_artery
Artery in the abdominal and pelvic regions
The umbilical artery is a paired artery (with one for each half of the body) that is found in the abdominal and pelvic regions. In the fetus, it extends
Umbilical_artery
Catheter for insertion into a pulmonary artery
inserted into a pulmonary artery in a procedure known as pulmonary artery catheterization or right heart catheterization. Pulmonary artery catheterization is
Pulmonary_artery_catheter
Topics referred to by the same term
Tympanic artery can refer to: Anterior tympanic artery (arteria tympanica anterior) Inferior tympanic artery (arteria tympanica inferior) Superior tympanic
Tympanic_artery
trigeminal artery is an artery that supplies the basilar artery with blood during human embryonic development. Normally, the trigeminal artery involutes
Trigeminal_artery
Human artery
marginal artery of the colon, also known as the marginal artery of Drummond, the artery of Drummond, and simply as the marginal artery, is an artery that
Marginal_artery_of_the_colon
Disease involving heart or blood vessels
any disease involving the heart or blood vessels. CVDs include coronary artery diseases (e.g. angina, heart attack), heart failure, hypertensive heart
Cardiovascular_disease
Ballooning or rupturing of a blood vessel in the brain
can occur in any part of the brain but are most commonly found in the arteries of the cerebral arterial circle, also known as the Circle of Willis. The
Intracranial_aneurysm
Blood vessels supplying the lungs
bronchial arteries supply the lungs with oxygenated blood, and nutrition. Although there is much variation, there are usually two bronchial arteries that run
Bronchial_artery
Topics referred to by the same term
Pancreaticoduodenal artery (arteries to the pancreas and duodenum) can refer to: Superior pancreaticoduodenal artery Inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery In case of
Pancreaticoduodenal_artery
Artery of the heart
coronary artery (also known as the left circumflex artery (LCX) or circumflex artery[citation needed]) is a branch of the left coronary artery. It winds
Circumflex branch of left coronary artery
Circumflex_branch_of_left_coronary_artery
Artery which supplies blood to the occipital lobe of the brain
The posterior cerebral artery (PCA) is one of a pair of cerebral arteries that supply oxygenated blood to the occipital lobe, as well as the medial and
Posterior_cerebral_artery
Artery supplying the heart
the posterior descending artery (PDA), also called the posterior interventricular artery (PIV, PIA, or PIVA), is an artery running in the posterior interventricular
Posterior_descending_artery
ARTERY
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Boy/Male
Scottish
Surname meaning loyal.
Boy/Male
Indian
Wise, Knowledgeable
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Honourable Man
Biblical
earthy; red; bloody things
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Marilyn, MARILYNN means "rebel-lake."
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Good Light
Boy/Male
Indian
Implies eternity, Old Arabic name
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Brave
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Beautiful Girl
Girl/Female
Indian
A small mirror
ARTERY
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ARTERY
a.
Having the femoral artery developed as the principal artery of the leg; -- said of certain birds, as the cotingas and pipras.
a.
Of or pertaining to a vertebrae and an artery; -- said of the foramina in the transverse processes of cervical vertebrae and of the canal which they form for the vertebral artery and vein.
a.
Of or pertaining to the temple or temples; as, the temporal bone; a temporal artery.
a.
Pertaining to, or designating, a swelling under the tongue; also, pertaining to the region where the swelling occurs; -- applied especially to branches of the lingual artery and lingual vein.
n.
Beating or palpitation; as, the saltation of the great artery.
n.
One of the vessels which carry blood, either venous or arterial, to the heart. See Artery, 2.
a.
Of or pertaining to a radius or ray; consisting of, or like, radii or rays; radiated; as, (Bot.) radial projections; (Zool.) radial vessels or canals; (Anat.) the radial artery.
n.
A stroke or blow, as in a sunstroke, the sting of an insect, pulsation of an artery, etc.
n.
An instrument which, when applied over an artery, indicates graphically the movements or character of the pulse. See Sphygmogram.
a.
Of or pertaining to the liver; as, hepatic artery; hepatic diseases.
v. i.
To issue with with violence, or in a jet, as a liquid through a narrow orifice, or from a spout; as, water spouts from a hole; blood spouts from an artery.
n.
The main body of anything; as, the trunk of a vein or of an artery, as distinct from the branches.
n.
A small branch or offshoot proceeding from a main stock or channel; as, the ramifications of an artery, vein, or nerve.
a.
Having the main artery of the leg parallel with the sciatic nerve; -- said of certain birds.
n.
The obtaining of a curve similar to a pulse curve or sphygmogram by allowing the blood from a divided artery to strike against a piece of paper.
n.
A shallow metallic cup or drum, with a thin elastic membrane supporting a writing lever. Two or more of these are connected by an India rubber tube, and used to transmit and register the movements of the pulse or of any pulsating artery.
a.
Situated below an artery; applied esp. to the branches of the bronchi given off below the point where the pulmonary artery crosses the bronchus.
a.
Of or pertaining to the thyroid body, thyroid cartilage, or thyroid artery; thyroideal.
a.
Situated under the chin; as, the submental artery.
a.
Of or pertaining to the vagina of the genital canal; as, the vaginal artery.