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arteria radialis

arteria radialis

5.7
An artery in the forearm that runs from below the elbow to the wrist
  • noun
  • /ɑːrˈtɪəriə reɪˈdeɪlɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The arteria radialis is often used to measure a person's pulse near the wrist.

Examples

  • During the procedure, the surgeon carefully avoided damaging the arteria radialis.

  • Knowledge of the arteria radialis is essential for medical students studying the circulatory system.

  • The arteria radialis is essential for blood flow to the hand.

  • Surgeons often examine the arteria radialis during procedures.

  • The arteria radialis is frequently assessed to check for adequate blood circulation in the wrist.

  • Localizing the arteria radialis helps healthcare professionals ensure proper catheter insertion during vascular procedures.

  • Students must understand the anatomy of the arteria radialis for their pharmacology exams.

Synonyms

radial artery
vsarteria radialis
  • Specialized
1 5.3

A blood vessel that runs down the forearm to the wrist and is used to feel the pulse

is the anatomical Latin name used by medical professionals for the same vessel

Surface Forms

arteria radialis singular
arteriae radiales plural

Morphology

arteria + radialis

If a learner knows 'arteria' (artery) and 'radialis' (relating to the radius or radial side), the meaning 'artery on the radial side of the forearm/wrist' is directly and compositionally derivable. Although the form is Latin/technical, the noun+adjective formation and medical root meanings are transparent and cross-linguistically regular, so the MWE is predictable to someone familiar with the constituents.

Etymology

Arteria radialis comes from Latin words: arteria meaning 'artery' and radialis meaning 'of the radius', the forearm bone near the thumb. It refers to the artery that runs along the thumb side of the forearm to the wrist, so it is the place doctors often feel the 'pulse'.