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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. 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.