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brachial artery [′brā·kē·əl ′ärd·ə·rē] (anatomy) An artery which originates at the axillary artery and branches into the radial and ulnar arteries; it distributes blood to the various muscles of the arm, the shaft of the humerus, the elbow joint, the forearm, and the hand. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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2005) investigated human brachial artery reactivity in diabetic humans after PM exposure and suggested that both endothelium-dependent and -independent arterial dilation are impaired after PM exposure. Palpate one inch below the antecubital fossa (crease in elbow) to locate the brachial artery pulse found on the inside of the forearm. Not only was Wells Creswell seriously injured in the blast, which severed the brachial artery in her arm, she was subsequently outed and fired from her job at a real estate publication, and she watched her five-year relationship with her girlfriend crumble under the strain. |
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