brachial
This comes from my A&P lab manual... "In the armpit, the subclavian artery becomes the axillary artery, which serves the upper limb." The previous answer was "brachial," which could also be a correct answer. "The brachial artery divides into the radial and ulnar arteries, which follow the same-named bones to supply the forearm and hand."
The brachial artery, in the upper arm, is used for an infant.
the artery in the axilla i.e:the axillary artery when crosses the teres major muscle enters the arm and becomes the brachial artery(brachum means arm). then in the cubital fossa (across the elbow joint) it divides into ulnar and radial artery which run in the fore arm.
head and upper extremities
My son has a burst artery. In his arm what will happen
The prefix brachi- refers to the arm. It is commonly used in medical terms related to the arm or upper limb, such as brachialis (a muscle in the upper arm) or brachial artery (an artery in the upper arm).
To stop severe bleeding of the arm, press on the brachial artery, which is located on the inside of the upper arm.
The brachial pulse can be palpated on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder
To stop bleeding of the arm press on the brachial artery.
compress the brachial artery in the upper arm.
This comes from my A&P lab manual... "In the armpit, the subclavian artery becomes the axillary artery, which serves the upper limb." The previous answer was "brachial," which could also be a correct answer. "The brachial artery divides into the radial and ulnar arteries, which follow the same-named bones to supply the forearm and hand."
the brachial artery in your upper arm
The brachial artery, in the upper arm, is used for an infant.
the artery in the axilla i.e:the axillary artery when crosses the teres major muscle enters the arm and becomes the brachial artery(brachum means arm). then in the cubital fossa (across the elbow joint) it divides into ulnar and radial artery which run in the fore arm.
head and upper extremities
The main vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the upper limb is the subclavian artery. This artery branches off from the aortic arch in the chest and continues into the upper limb where it gives off smaller branches to provide blood supply to the arm and hand.
Hold it above heart level and apply pressure.