#arteria__artery a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
supertype: #blood_vessel__bloodvessel a vessel in which blood circulates
subtype: #alveolar_artery__arteria_alveolaris a branch of the maxillary artery that supplies the alveolar process
subtype: #inferior_alveolar_artery__arteria_alveolaris_inferior the alveolar artery that goes through the mandibular canal to supply the lower teeth
subtype: #superior_alveolar_artery__arteria_alveolaris_superior the alveolar artery that supplies the upper teeth
subtype: #angular_artery__angularartery__arteria_angularis__arteriaangulari the terminal branch of the facial artery
subtype: #aorta the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries
subtype: #ascending_aorta the ascending part of the aorta as it emerges from the left ventricle
subtype: #aortic_arch the part of the aorta that arches and turns downward
subtype: #descending_aorta the descending part of the aorta that branches into the thoracic and abdominal aortae
subtype: #abdominal_aorta a branch of the descending aorta
subtype: #thoracic_aorta a branch of the descending aorta; divides into the iliac arteries
subtype: #appendicular_artery__arteria_appendicularis the branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies the vermiform appendix
subtype: #arcuate_artery__arcuateartery__arteria_arcuata__arteriaarcuata curved artery in the foot
subtype: #arcuate_artery_of_the_kidney curved arteries of the kidney
subtype: #arteriole__arteriola__capillary_artery__capillaryartery one of the small thin-walled arteries that end in capillaries
subtype: #artery_of_the_penis_bulb__arteria_bulbi_penis__arteriabulbipeni a branch of the internal pudendal artery of males that supplies the bulb of the penis
subtype: #artery_of_the_vestibule_bulb__arteria_bulbi_vestibuli__arteriabulbivestibuli a branch of the internal pudendal artery in females that supplies the bulb of the vestibule
subtype: #ascending_artery__ascendingartery__arteria_ascendens__arteriaascenden the branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies the ascending colon
subtype: #auricular_artery__auricularartery__arteria_auricularis__arteriaauriculari artery that supplies blood to the ear
subtype: #axillary_artery__arteria_axillaris__arteriaaxillari the part of the main artery of the arm that lies in the armpit and is continuous with the subclavian artery above and the brachial artery below
subtype: #basilar_artery__basilarartery__arteria_basilaris__arteriabasilari an unpaired artery; supplies the pons and cerebellum and the back part of the cerebrum and the inner ear
subtype: #brachial_artery__arteria_brachialis the main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow
subtype: #radial_artery__arteria_radialis branch of the brachial artery beginning below the elbow and extending down the forearm around the wrist and into the palm
subtype: #bronchial_artery__bronchialartery arteries that accompany the bronchioles
subtype: #buccal_artery__arteria_buccalis a branch of the maxillary artery that supplies blood to the buccinator muscle and the cheek
subtype: #carotid_artery__carotidartery__arteria_carotis__arteriacaroti either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta
subtype: #common_carotid_artery__common_carotid runs upward in the neck and divides into the external and internal carotid arteries
subtype: #external_carotid_artery__external_carotid the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the face and tongue and external parts of the head
subtype: #internal_carotid_artery the branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the brain and eyes and internal parts of the head
subtype: #celiac_trunk__celiac_artery__truncus_celiacus__arteria_celiaca__arteriaceliaca an artery that originates from the abdominal aorta just below the diaphragm and branches into the left gastric artery and the common hepatic artery and the splenic artery
subtype: #central_artery_of_the_retina__arteria_centralis_retinae__arteriacentralisretinae a branch of the ophthalmic artery; enters the eyeball with the optic nerve
subtype: #cerebellar_artery__arteria_cerebelli__arteriacerebelli an artery that supplies the cerebellum
subtype: #inferior_cerebellar_artery the inferior branch of the cerebellar artery
subtype: #superior_cerebellar_artery the superior branch of the cerebellar artery
subtype: #cerebral_artery__arteria_cerebri__arteriacerebri any of the arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex
subtype: #anterior_cerebral_artery one of two branches of the internal carotid artery; divides into two branches that serve (1) the thalamus and (2) parts of the frontal and parietal cortex
subtype: #middle_cerebral_artery one of two branches of the internal carotid artery; divides into three branches
subtype: #posterior_cerebral_artery arises from the basilar artery; divides into three branches
subtype: #temporal_artery any of the three arteries on either side of the brain supplying the cortex of the temporal lobe
subtype: #anterior_temporal_artery__arteria_temporalis_anterior temporal artery that goes to the anterior part of the cerebral cortex of the temporal lobe
subtype: #intermediate_temporal_artery__arteria_temporalis_intermedia temporal artery that goes to the middle part of the cerebral cortex of the temporal lobe
subtype: #posterior_temporal_artery__arteria_temporalis_posterior temporal artery that supplies the posterior part of the cortex of the temporal lobe
subtype: #cervical_artery__areteria_cervicalis an artery that supplies the muscles of the neck
subtype: #choroidal_artery__choroidalartery__arteriachoroidea an artery that supplies the choroid plexus
subtype: #ciliary_artery__ciliaryartery__arteria_ciliaris one of several arteries supplying the choroid coat of the eye
subtype: #circle_of_Willis a ring of arteries at the base of the brain
subtype: #circumflex_artery any of several paired curving arteries
subtype: #circumflex_artery_of_the_thigh__arteria_circumflexa_femoris__arteriacircumflexafemori an artery that supplies the hip joint and thigh muscles
subtype: #circumflex_humeral_artery__arteria_circumflexa_humeri__arteriacircumflexahumeri an artery that supplies the shoulder joint and shoulder muscles
subtype: #circumflex_iliac_artery__arteria_circumflexa_ilium an artery that supplies the lower abdominal walls and skin and the sartorius muscle
subtype: #circumflex_scapular_artery__arteria_circumflexa_scapulae__arteriacircumflexascapulae an artery that serves the muscles of the shoulder and scapular area
subtype: #colic_artery__colicartery__arteria_colica__arteriacolica arteries that supply blood to the colon
subtype: #communicating_artery__communicatingartery__arteria_communicans__arteriacommunican any of three arteries in the brain that make up the circle of Willis
subtype: #coronary_artery__arteria_coronaria__arteriacoronaria the artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart
subtype: #atrial_artery the branch of the coronary artery that supplies the muscles of the atria
subtype: #right_coronary_artery arises from the right aortic sinus; supplies the right side of the heart
subtype: #left_coronary_artery arises from the left aortic sinus; supplies the left side of the heart
subtype: #cystic_artery__arteria_cystica__arteriacystica a branch of the hepatic artery; supplies the gall bladder and the surface of the liver
subtype: #digital_arteries__arteria_digitalis__arteriadigitali arteries in the hand and foot that supply the fingers and toes
subtype: #epigastric_artery__arteria_epigastrica one of three arteries supplying the anterior walls of the abdomen
subtype: #ethmoidal_artery__ethmoidalartery__arteriaethmoidali a branch of the ophthalmic artery supplying structures in and around the nasal capsule
subtype: #femoral_artery__femoralartery__arteria_femoralis__arteriafemorali the chief artery of the thigh; a continuation of the external iliac artery
subtype: #popliteal_artery__poplitealartery__arteria_poplitea__arteriapoplitea continuation of the femoral artery that branches to supply the legs and feet
subtype: #gastric_artery__gastricartery__arteria_gastrica__arteriagastrica arteries that supplies the walls of the stomach
subtype: #right_gastric_artery__rightgastricartery__ateria_gastrica_dextra a branch of the hepatic artery that supplies the pyloric portion of the stomach on the lesser curvature
subtype: #left_gastric_artery__arteria_gastrica_sinistra a branch of the celiac artery that supplies the lesser curvature of the stomach and the abdominal part of the esophagus
subtype: #short_gastric_artery__shortgastricartery__arteria_gastrica_breves__vasa_brevis several small arteries branching off of the splenic artery and going to the greater curvature of the stomach
subtype: #gluteal_artery__glutealartery__arteria_glutes branches of the internal iliac artery that supply the hip joint and gluteal region
subtype: #hepatic_artery__hepaticartery__arteria_hepatica__arteriahepatica arteries that supply the liver
subtype: #ileal_artery__ilealartery__intestinalartery__arteria_ileum__arteriaileum branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the ileum
subtype: #ileocolic_artery__ileocolicartery__arteriaileocolica an artery that originates from the superior mesenteric artery and supplies the terminal part of the ileum and the cecum and the vermiform appendix and the ascending colon
subtype: #iliac_artery__iliacartery__arteria_iliaca__arteriailiaca one of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs
subtype: #common_iliac_artery terminal branches of the abdominal aorta
subtype: #external_iliac_artery the outer branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; becomes the femoral artery
subtype: #internal_iliac_artery__hypogastric_artery__hypogastricartery the inner branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; divides into several branches that supply blood to the pelvic and gluteal areas
subtype: #iliolumbar_artery__arteria_iliolumbalis an artery that originates in the internal iliac artery and supplies the pelvic muscles and bones
subtype: #infraorbital_artery__arteria_infraorbitalis originates from the maxillary artery and supplies structures below the orbit (from lower eyelid to upper lip)
subtype: #innominate_artery a large artery arising from the arch of the aorta and divides into the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery; supplies the right side of the neck and head and the right shoulder and arm
subtype: #intercostal_artery__intercostalartery__arteria_intercostalis__arteriaintercostali several arteries and supplying the intercostal spaces of the rib cage
subtype: #jejunal_artery__jejunalartery__intestinal_artery branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the jejunum
subtype: #labial_artery__arteria_labialis a branch of the facial artery that supplies the lips of the mouth
subtype: #inferior_labial_artery__arteria_labialis_inferior a branch of the facial artery that supplies the lower lip
subtype: #superior_labial_artery__arteria_labialis_superior a branch of the facial artery that supplies the upper lip
subtype: #labyrinthine_artery__artery_of_the_labyrinth__internal_auditory_artery a branch of the basilar artery that supplies the labyrinth
subtype: #lacrimal_artery__arteria_lacrimalis an artery that originates from the ophthalmic artery and supplies the lacrimal gland and rectal eye muscles and the upper eyelid and the forehead
subtype: #laryngeal_artery__laryngealartery__arteria_laryngea__arterialaryngea either of two arteries that supply blood to the larynx
subtype: #lienal_artery__splenic_artery__splenicartery__arteria_lienalis an artery that originates from the celiac trunk and supplies blood to the spleen
subtype: #lingual_artery__lingualartery__arteria_lingualis__arterialinguali an artery originating from the external carotid artery and supplying the under side of the tongue
subtype: #lumbar_artery__arteria_lumbalis one of four or five pairs of arteries that originate in the abdominal aorta and supply the lumbar vertebrae and the back muscles and abdominal wall
subtype: #maxillary_artery__maxillaryartery__arteria_maxillaris either of two arteries branching from the external carotid artery and supplying structure of the face
subtype: #facial_artery__arteria_facialis__external_maxillary_artery an artery that originates in the external carotid and gives off branches that supply the neck and face
subtype: #internal_maxillary_artery the maxillary artery that supplies deep structure of the face and some of the meninges
subtype: #meningeal_artery__meningealartery__arteria_meningea__arteriameningea any of three arteries supplying the meninges of the brain and neighboring structures
subtype: #anterior_meningeal_artery branch of the anterior ethmoidal artery that supplies meninges in the anterior cranial fossa
subtype: #middle_meningeal_artery branch of the maxillary artery; its branches supply meninges
subtype: #posterior_meningeal_artery__posteriormeningealartery branch of the ascending pharyngeal artery that supplies the dura mater of the posterior cranial fossa
subtype: #mesenteric_artery__arteria_mesenterica__arteriamesenterica one of two branches of the aorta that pass between the two layers of the mesentery to the intestines
subtype: #inferior_mesenteric_artery arises near the lower end of the aorta and supplies the large intestine
subtype: #superior_mesenteric_artery originates from the upper part of the aorta that supplies the small intestines and the cecum and the colon
subtype: #metacarpal_artery__arteria_metacarpea__arteriametacarpea dorsal and palmar arteries of the hand
subtype: #metatarsal_artery__arteria_metatarsea__arteriametatarsea dorsal and plantar arteries to the metatarsal region of the foot
subtype: #musculophrenic_artery__arteria_musculophrenica an artery that supplies the abdomen and intercostal muscles
subtype: #nutrient_artery__arteria_nutricia__arterianutricia an artery that supplies the medullary cavity of the long bone
subtype: #ophthalmic_artery__arteria_ophthalmica a branch of the internal carotid artery that supplies the eye and neighboring structures
subtype: #ovarian_artery__ovarianartery__arteria_ovarica__arteriaovarica the artery that branches from the aorta and supplies blood to the ovaries
subtype: #palatine_artery__arteria_palatina__arteriapalatina one of several arteries supplying the face
subtype: #pancreatic_artery__arteria_pancreatica__arteriapancreatica a branch of the splenic artery that supplies the pancreas
subtype: #perineal_artery__arteria_perinealis a branch of the internal pudendal artery that supplies superficial structures of the perineum
subtype: #pudendal_artery__arteria_pudenda__arteriapudenda arteries supplying the external genital organs of humans
subtype: #pulmonary_artery__pulmonaryartery__arteria_pulmonalis one of two arteries (branches of the pulmonary trunk) that carry venous blood from the heart to the lungs
subtype: #pulmonary_trunk__pulmonarytrunk__truncus_pulmonalis the artery that carries venous blood from the right ventricle of the heart and divides into the right and left pulmonary arteries
subtype: #rectal_artery__arteria_rectalis one of the arteries supplying the rectal area
subtype: #renal_artery__renalartery__arteria_renalis an artery originating from the abdominal aorta and supplying the kidneys and adrenal glands and ureters
subtype: #subclavian_artery__arteria_subclavia__arteriasubclavia either of two arteries that supply blood to the neck and arms
subtype: #testicular_artery__internal_spermatic_artery__arteria_testicularis a branch of the aorta supplying the testicles
subtype: #ulnar_artery__ulnarartery__arteria_ulnaris__arteriaulnari large artery that branches from the brachial artery to supply the muscles of the forearm and wrist and hand
subtype: #uterine_artery__uterineartery__arteria_uterina__arteriauterina a branch of the internal iliac artery that supplies the uterus and the upper part of the vagina
subtype: #vaginal_artery__vaginalartery__arteria_vaginalis__arteriavaginali a branch of the internal iliac that provides blood for the vagina and the base of the bladder and the rectum
subtype: #vertebral_artery__vertebralartery__arteriavertebrali the first branch of the subclavian artery; divided into four parts
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