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arteria arcuata

arteria arcuata

9.9
A curved artery in the foot that gives blood to some toes
  • noun
  • /ɑːrˈtɛriə ɑːrˈkuːəˌtə/
  • Specialized
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  • Damage to the arteria arcuata may reduce blood flow to the toes.

Examples

  • The arteria arcuata is essential for providing blood to the second and third toes.

  • Surgical procedures on the foot must carefully avoid the arteria arcuata.

  • The podiatrist examined the function of the patient's arteria arcuata.

  • The arteria arcuata is crucial for toe circulation.

  • Can you explain the function of the arteria arcuata?

  • During the examination, the doctor noted the healthy appearance of the arteria arcuata.

  • Injuries to the foot can affect the arteria arcuata, leading to complications in toe movement.

Synonyms

arcuate artery
vsarteria arcuata
  • Specialized
8.3

A curved blood vessel in the foot that forms an arch and carries blood to the toes

is limited to supplying blood to only some toes

Surface Forms

arteria arcuata singular
arteriae arcuata plural

Morphology

arteria + arcuata

Both elements are compositional: 'arteria' corresponds to 'artery' and 'arcuata' means 'arched/curved', so the phrase literally denotes a curved artery. Although it is a technical Latin anatomical term, its meaning is directly derivable from the constituent parts, so a learner who knows those words would understand it.

Etymology

Arteria arcuata comes from Latin: arteria meaning 'artery' and arcuata meaning 'curved' or 'bow-shaped'. It creates the image of a small, curved artery in the foot that 'supplies blood to the toes', so the name fits its current meaning.