subclavian
/suhb-kley-vee-uhn/US // sʌbˈkleɪ vi ən //UK // (sʌbˈkleɪvɪən) //
锁骨下动脉,锁骨下,锁骨下型,锁骨下静脉
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : situated or extending beneath the clavicle, as certain arteries or veins.
- : pertaining to such an artery, vein, or the like.
Examples
Another smaller lymph duct enters the right subclavian vein.
He had been shot under the arm, the ball dividing the subclavian artery, and Mr. White was of opinion that he bled to death.
The major vessel continuing across the thoracic cavity is the subclavian artery.
Classically the subclavian is considered as continuing into the anterior appendage as the axillary artery.
The thoracic artery arises from the subclavian opposite the base of the coracoid artery, or from the base of the coracoid artery.
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