arterial blood vessel

/ɑrˌtɪriəl bləd ˌvɛsəl/

Other forms: arterial blood vessels

Definitions of arterial blood vessel

1. noun

   a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
   synonyms: arteria, artery

   types:

   alveolar artery, arteria alveolaris

   a branch of the maxillary artery that supplies the alveolar process

   angular artery, arteria angularis

   the terminal branch of the facial artery

   aorta

   the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries

   appendicular artery, arteria appendicularis

   the branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies the vermiform appendix

   arcuate artery, arteria arcuata

   curved artery in the foot

   arcuate artery of the kidney

   curved arteries of the kidney

   arteriola, arteriole, capillary artery

   one of the small thin-walled arteries that end in capillaries

   arteria bulbi penis, artery of the penis bulb

   a branch of the internal pudendal artery of males that supplies the bulb of the penis

   arteria bulbi vestibuli, artery of the vestibule bulb

   a branch of the internal pudendal artery in females that supplies the bulb of the vestibule

   arteria ascendens, ascending artery

   the branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies the ascending colon

   arteria auricularis, auricular artery

   artery that supplies blood to the ear

   arteria axillaris, axillary artery

   the 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

   arteria basilaris, basilar artery

   an unpaired artery; supplies the pons and cerebellum and the back part of the cerebrum and the inner ear

   arteria brachialis, brachial artery

   the main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow

   arteria radialis, radial artery

   branch of the brachial artery beginning below the elbow and extending down the forearm around the wrist and into the palm

   bronchial artery

   arteries that accompany the bronchioles

   arteria buccalis, buccal artery

   a branch of the maxillary artery that supplies blood to the buccinator muscle and the cheek

   arteria carotis, carotid artery

   either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta

   arteria celiaca, celiac artery, celiac trunk, truncus celiacus

   an artery that originates from the abdominal aorta just below the diaphragm and branches into the left gastric artery and the common hepatic artery and the splenic artery

   arteria centralis retinae, central artery of the retina

   a branch of the ophthalmic artery; enters the eyeball with the optic nerve

   arteria cerebelli, cerebellar artery

   an artery that supplies the cerebellum

   arteria cerebri, cerebral artery

   any of the arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex

   areteria cervicalis, cervical artery

   an artery that supplies the muscles of the neck

   arteria choroidea, choroidal artery

   an artery that supplies the choroid plexus

   arteria ciliaris, ciliary artery

   one of several arteries supplying the choroid coat of the eye

   circle of Willis

   a ring of arteries at the base of the brain

   circumflex artery

   any of several paired curving arteries

   arteria colica, colic artery

   arteries that supply blood to the colon

   arteria communicans, communicating artery

   any of three arteries in the brain that make up the circle of Willis

   arteria coronaria, coronary artery

   the artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart

   arteria cystica, cystic artery

   a branch of the hepatic artery; supplies the gall bladder and the surface of the liver

   arteria digitalis, digital arteries

   arteries in the hand and foot that supply the fingers and toes

   arteria epigastrica, epigastric artery

   one of three arteries supplying the anterior walls of the abdomen

   arteria ethmoidalis, ethmoidal artery

   a branch of the ophthalmic artery supplying structures in and around the nasal capsule

   arteria femoralis, femoral artery

   the chief artery of the thigh; a continuation of the external iliac artery

   arteria poplitea, popliteal artery

   a continuation of the femoral artery that branches to supply the legs and feet

   arteria gastrica, gastric artery

   the arteries that supply the walls of the stomach

   arteria glutes, gluteal artery

   branches of the internal iliac artery that supply the hip joint and gluteal region

   arteria hepatica, hepatic artery

   arteries that supply the liver

   arteria ileum, ileal artery, intestinal artery

   branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the ileum

   arteria ileocolica, ileocolic artery

   an artery that originates from the superior mesenteric artery and supplies the terminal part of the ileum and the cecum and the vermiform appendix and the ascending colon

   arteria iliaca, iliac artery

   one of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs

   arteria iliolumbalis, iliolumbar artery

   an artery that originates in the internal iliac artery and supplies the pelvic muscles and bones

   arteria infraorbitalis, infraorbital artery

   an artery that originates from the maxillary artery and supplies structures below the orbit (from lower eyelid to upper lip)

   innominate artery

   a large artery arising from the arch of the aorta and divides into the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery; supplies the right side of the neck and head and the right shoulder and arm

   arteria intercostalis, intercostal artery

   several arteries and supplying the intercostal spaces of the rib cage

   intestinal artery, jejunal artery

   an artery that is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the jejunum

   arteria labialis, labial artery

   an artery that is a branch of the facial artery that supplies the lips of the mouth

   artery of the labyrinth, internal auditory artery, labyrinthine artery

   an artery that is a branch of the basilar artery that supplies the labyrinth

   arteria lacrimalis, lacrimal artery

   an artery that originates from the ophthalmic artery and supplies the lacrimal gland and rectal eye muscles and the upper eyelid and the forehead

   arteria laryngea, laryngeal artery

   either of two arteries that supply blood to the larynx

   arteria lienalis, lienal artery, splenic artery

   an artery that originates from the celiac trunk and supplies blood to the spleen

   arteria lingualis, lingual artery

   an artery originating from the external carotid artery and supplying the under side of the tongue

   arteria lumbalis, lumbar artery

   one of four or five pairs of arteries that originate in the abdominal aorta and supply the lumbar vertebrae and the back muscles and abdominal wall

   arteria maxillaris, maxillary artery

   either of two arteries branching from the external carotid artery and supplying structure of the face

   arteria meningea, meningeal artery

   any of three arteries supplying the meninges of the brain and neighboring structures

   arteria mesenterica, mesenteric artery

   one of two branches of the aorta that pass between the two layers of the mesentery to the intestines

   arteria metacarpea, metacarpal artery

   dorsal and palmar arteries of the hand

   arteria metatarsea, metatarsal artery

   dorsal and plantar arteries to the metatarsal region of the foot

   arteria musculophrenica, musculophrenic artery

   an artery that supplies the abdomen and intercostal muscles

   arteria nutricia, nutrient artery

   an artery that supplies the medullary cavity of the long bone

   arteria ophthalmica, ophthalmic artery

   a branch of the internal carotid artery that supplies the eye and neighboring structures

   arteria ovarica, ovarian artery

   the artery that branches from the aorta and supplies blood to the ovaries

   arteria palatina, palatine artery

   one of several arteries supplying the face

   arteria pancreatica, pancreatic artery

   a branch of the splenic artery that supplies the pancreas

   arteria perinealis, perineal artery

   a branch of the internal pudendal artery that supplies superficial structures of the perineum

   arteria pudenda, pudendal artery

   arteries supplying the external genital organs of humans

   arteria pulmonalis, pulmonary artery

   one of two arteries (branches of the pulmonary trunk) that carry venous blood from the heart to the lungs

   arteria rectalis, rectal artery

   one of the arteries supplying the rectal area

   arteria renalis, renal artery

   an artery originating from the abdominal aorta and supplying the kidneys and adrenal glands and ureters

   arteria subclavia, subclavian artery

   either of two arteries that supply blood to the neck and arms

   arteria testicularis, internal spermatic artery, testicular artery

   a branch of the aorta supplying the testicles

   arteria ulnaris, ulnar artery

   large artery that branches from the brachial artery to supply the muscles of the forearm and wrist and hand

   arteria uterina, uterine artery

   a branch of the internal iliac artery that supplies the uterus and the upper part of the vagina

   arteria vaginalis, vaginal artery

   a branch of the internal iliac that provides blood for the vagina and the base of the bladder and the rectum

   arteria vertebralis, vertebral artery

   the first branch of the subclavian artery; divided into four parts

   arteria alveolaris inferior, inferior alveolar artery

   the alveolar artery that goes through the mandibular canal to supply the lower teeth

   arteria alveolaris superior, superior alveolar artery

   the alveolar artery that supplies the upper teeth

   ascending aorta

   the ascending part of the aorta as it emerges from the left ventricle

   aortic arch

   the part of the aorta that arches and turns downward

   descending aorta

   the descending part of the aorta that branches into the thoracic and abdominal aortae

   abdominal aorta

   a branch of the descending aorta

   thoracic aorta

   a branch of the descending aorta; divides into the iliac arteries

   common carotid, common carotid artery

   runs upward in the neck and divides into the external and internal carotid arteries

   external carotid, external carotid artery

   the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the face and tongue and external parts of the head

   internal carotid artery

   the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the brain and eyes and internal parts of the head

   inferior cerebellar artery

   the inferior branch of the cerebellar artery

   superior cerebellar artery

   the superior branch of the cerebellar artery

   anterior cerebral artery

   one of two branches of the internal carotid artery; divides into two branches that serve (1) the thalamus and (2) parts of the frontal and parietal cortex

   middle cerebral artery

   one of two branches of the internal carotid artery; divides into three branches

   posterior cerebral artery

   arises from the basilar artery; divides into three branches

   arteria circumflexa femoris, circumflex artery of the thigh

   an artery that supplies the hip joint and thigh muscles

   arteria circumflexa humeri, circumflex humeral artery

   an artery that supplies the shoulder joint and shoulder muscles

   arteria circumflexa ilium, circumflex iliac artery

   an artery that supplies the lower abdominal walls and skin and the sartorius muscle

   arteria circumflexa scapulae, circumflex scapular artery

   an artery that serves the muscles of the shoulder and scapular area

   atrial artery

   the branch of the coronary artery that supplies the muscles of the atria

   right coronary artery

   arises from the right aortic sinus; supplies the right side of the heart

   left coronary artery

   arises from the left aortic sinus; supplies the left side of the heart

   arteria facialis, external maxillary artery, facial artery

   an artery that originates in the external carotid and gives off branches that supply the neck and face

   ateria gastrica dextra, right gastric artery

   a branch of the hepatic artery that supplies the pyloric portion of the stomach on the lesser curvature

   arteria gastrica sinistra, left gastric artery

   a branch of the celiac artery that supplies the lesser curvature of the stomach and the abdominal part of the esophagus

   arteria gastrica breves, short gastric artery, vasa brevis

   several small arteries branching off of the splenic artery and going to the greater curvature of the stomach

   common iliac artery

   terminal branches of the abdominal aorta

   external iliac artery

   the outer branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; becomes the femoral artery

   hypogastric artery, internal iliac artery

   the inner branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; divides into several branches that supply blood to the pelvic and gluteal areas

   arteria labialis inferior, inferior labial artery

   an artery that is a branch of the facial artery that supplies the lower lip

   arteria labialis superior, superior labial artery

   an artery that is a branch of the facial artery that supplies the upper lip

   internal maxillary artery

   the maxillary artery that supplies deep structure of the face and some of the meninges

   anterior meningeal artery

   branch of the anterior ethmoidal artery that supplies meninges in the anterior cranial fossa

   middle meningeal artery

   branch of the maxillary artery; its branches supply meninges

   posterior meningeal artery

   branch of the ascending pharyngeal artery that supplies the dura mater of the posterior cranial fossa

   inferior mesenteric artery

   arises near the lower end of the aorta and supplies the large intestine

   superior mesenteric artery

   originates from the upper part of the aorta that supplies the small intestines and the cecum and the colon

   pulmonary trunk, truncus pulmonalis

   the artery that carries venous blood from the right ventricle of the heart and divides into the right and left pulmonary arteries

   temporal artery

   any of the three arteries on either side of the brain supplying the cortex of the temporal lobe

   type of:

   blood vessel

   a vessel in which blood circulates