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arteria circumflexa humeri

arteria circumflexa humeri

9.3
A blood vessel that brings blood to the shoulder joint and nearby muscles
  • noun
  • /ɑːrˈtɪəriə ˌsɜr.kəmˈflɛksə ˈhjuː.mə.ri/
  • Specialized
: arteria circumfleja del húmero
  • Injury to the arteria circumflexa humeri can lead to impaired blood flow in the shoulder area.

Examples

  • The arteria circumflexa humeri plays a crucial role in supplying blood to the deltoid muscle.

  • Surgeons must be cautious to avoid damaging the arteria circumflexa humeri during shoulder operations.

  • The arteria circumflexa humeri is crucial for shoulder movement.

  • Surgeons must be careful not to damage the arteria circumflexa humeri during procedures.

  • Damage to the arteria circumflexa humeri may result in decreased blood supply to the shoulder joint and surrounding muscles.

  • The arteria circumflexa humeri is essential for maintaining blood circulation in the shoulder area during physical activity.

  • Understanding the role of the arteria circumflexa humeri can help in diagnosing shoulder injuries.

Synonyms

circumflex humeral artery
vsarteria circumflexa humeri
  • Specialized
1 7.9

An artery in the shoulder that gives blood to the shoulder joint and nearby muscles

is the same artery but expressed with an alternative technical name

Surface Forms

arteria circumflexa humeri singular
arteriae circumflexae humeri plural

Morphology

arteria + circumflexa + humerus

The phrase is fully compositional: 'arteria' (artery) + 'circumflexa' (bending/curving around) + 'humeri' (of the humerus) yields the literal meaning 'artery that curves around the humerus'. Anatomical Latinate compounds follow predictable morphological patterns across languages, so a learner who knows the constituent roots can derive the MWE’s meaning.

Etymology

The name arteria circumflexa humeri comes from Latin and literally means an artery that goes around the shoulder: arteria = artery, circumflexa = 'bends around', humeri = 'of the shoulder'. So the name helps you remember that this blood vessel curves around the shoulder to supply blood to the joint and nearby muscles.