axillary artery

noun

An artery that originates as the continuation of the subclavian artery after crossing the first rib to enter the axilla, and becomes the brachial artery upon passing the inferior border of the teres major muscle.

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arteria axillaris
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Meanings

nounaxillary artery (plural axillary arteries)

plural axillary arteries

  1. anatomyAn artery that originates as the continuation of the subclavian artery after crossing the first rib to enter the axilla, and becomes the brachial artery upon passing the inferior border of the teres major muscle.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe part of the main artery of the arm that lies in the armpit and is continuous with the subclavian artery above and the brachial artery below

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arteria axillaris
Broader
arteryarteriaarterial blood vessel

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APA

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MLA

“axillary artery.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/axillary%20artery. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “axillary artery,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/axillary%20artery.

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