arteria coronaria

Noun
  1. The artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart (synset 105351266)
    is a type of: arteria, arterial blood vessel, artery - a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
    subtypes:
    • atrial artery - the branch of the coronary artery that supplies the muscles of the atria
    • right coronary artery - arises from the right aortic sinus; supplies the right side of the heart
    • left coronary artery - arises from the left aortic sinus; supplies the left side of the heart
    is a part of: heart, pump, ticker - the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body
    same as: coronary artery

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