artery

1. A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body (synset 105341325)
   is a type of: blood vessel - a vessel in which blood circulates
   subtypes:

   • alveolar artery, arteria alveolaris - a branch of the maxillary artery that supplies the alveolar process
   • angular artery, arteria angularis - the terminal branch of the facial artery
   • aorta - the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries
   • appendicular artery, arteria appendicularis - the branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies the vermiform appendix
   • arcuate artery, arteria arcuata - curved artery in the foot
   • arcuate artery of the kidney - curved arteries of the kidney
   • arteriola, arteriole, capillary artery - one of the small thin-walled arteries that end in capillaries
   • arteria bulbi penis, artery of the penis bulb - a branch of the internal pudendal artery of males that supplies the bulb of the penis
   • arteria bulbi vestibuli, artery of the vestibule bulb - a branch of the internal pudendal artery in females that supplies the bulb of the vestibule
   • arteria ascendens, ascending artery - the branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies the ascending colon
   • arteria auricularis, auricular artery - artery that supplies blood to the ear
   • arteria axillaris, axillary artery - 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
   • arteria basilaris, basilar artery - an unpaired artery; supplies the pons and cerebellum and the back part of the cerebrum and the inner ear
   • arteria brachialis, brachial artery - the main artery of the upper arm; a continuation of the axillary artery; bifurcates into the radial and ulnar arteries at the elbow
   • arteria radialis, radial artery - branch of the brachial artery beginning below the elbow and extending down the forearm around the wrist and into the palm
   • bronchial artery - arteries that accompany the bronchioles
   • arteria buccalis, buccal artery - a branch of the maxillary artery that supplies blood to the buccinator muscle and the cheek
   • arteria carotis, carotid artery - either of two major arteries of the neck and head; branches from the aorta
   • arteria celiaca, celiac artery, celiac trunk, truncus celiacus - 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
   • arteria centralis retinae, central artery of the retina - a branch of the ophthalmic artery; enters the eyeball with the optic nerve
   • arteria cerebelli, cerebellar artery - an artery that supplies the cerebellum
   • arteria cerebri, cerebral artery - any of the arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex
   • areteria cervicalis, cervical artery - an artery that supplies the muscles of the neck
   • arteria choroidea, choroidal artery - an artery that supplies the choroid plexus
   • arteria ciliaris, ciliary artery - one of several arteries supplying the choroid coat of the eye
   • circle of willis - a ring of arteries at the base of the brain
   • circumflex artery - any of several paired curving arteries
   • arteria colica, colic artery - arteries that supply blood to the colon
   • arteria communicans, communicating artery - any of three arteries in the brain that make up the circle of Willis
   • arteria coronaria, coronary artery - the artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart
   • arteria cystica, cystic artery - a branch of the hepatic artery; supplies the gall bladder and the surface of the liver
   • arteria digitalis, digital arteries - arteries in the hand and foot that supply the fingers and toes
   • arteria epigastrica, epigastric artery - one of three arteries supplying the anterior walls of the abdomen
   • arteria ethmoidalis, ethmoidal artery - a branch of the ophthalmic artery supplying structures in and around the nasal capsule
   • arteria femoralis, femoral artery - the chief artery of the thigh; a continuation of the external iliac artery
   • arteria poplitea, popliteal artery - a continuation of the femoral artery that branches to supply the legs and feet
   • arteria gastrica, gastric artery - the arteries that supply the walls of the stomach
   • arteria glutes, gluteal artery - branches of the internal iliac artery that supply the hip joint and gluteal region
   • arteria hepatica, hepatic artery - arteries that supply the liver
   • arteria ileum, ileal artery, intestinal artery - branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the ileum
   • arteria ileocolica, ileocolic artery - 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
   • arteria iliaca, iliac artery - one of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs
   • arteria iliolumbalis, iliolumbar artery - an artery that originates in the internal iliac artery and supplies the pelvic muscles and bones
   • arteria infraorbitalis, infraorbital artery - an artery that originates from the maxillary artery and supplies structures below the orbit (from lower eyelid to upper lip)
   • 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
   • arteria intercostalis, intercostal artery - several arteries and supplying the intercostal spaces of the rib cage
   • intestinal artery, jejunal artery - an artery that is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the jejunum
   • arteria labialis, labial artery - an artery that is a branch of the facial artery that supplies the lips of the mouth
   • artery of the labyrinth, internal auditory artery, labyrinthine artery - an artery that is a branch of the basilar artery that supplies the labyrinth
   • arteria lacrimalis, lacrimal artery - an artery that originates from the ophthalmic artery and supplies the lacrimal gland and rectal eye muscles and the upper eyelid and the forehead
   • arteria laryngea, laryngeal artery - either of two arteries that supply blood to the larynx
   • arteria lienalis, lienal artery, splenic artery - an artery that originates from the celiac trunk and supplies blood to the spleen
   • arteria lingualis, lingual artery - an artery originating from the external carotid artery and supplying the under side of the tongue
   • arteria lumbalis, lumbar artery - 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
   • arteria maxillaris, maxillary artery - either of two arteries branching from the external carotid artery and supplying structure of the face
   • arteria meningea, meningeal artery - any of three arteries supplying the meninges of the brain and neighboring structures
   • arteria mesenterica, mesenteric artery - one of two branches of the aorta that pass between the two layers of the mesentery to the intestines
   • arteria metacarpea, metacarpal artery - dorsal and palmar arteries of the hand
   • arteria metatarsea, metatarsal artery - dorsal and plantar arteries to the metatarsal region of the foot
   • arteria musculophrenica, musculophrenic artery - an artery that supplies the abdomen and intercostal muscles
   • arteria nutricia, nutrient artery - an artery that supplies the medullary cavity of the long bone
   • arteria ophthalmica, ophthalmic artery - a branch of the internal carotid artery that supplies the eye and neighboring structures
   • arteria ovarica, ovarian artery - the artery that branches from the aorta and supplies blood to the ovaries
   • arteria palatina, palatine artery - one of several arteries supplying the face
   • arteria pancreatica, pancreatic artery - a branch of the splenic artery that supplies the pancreas
   • arteria perinealis, perineal artery - a branch of the internal pudendal artery that supplies superficial structures of the perineum
   • arteria pudenda, pudendal artery - arteries supplying the external genital organs of humans
   • arteria pulmonalis, pulmonary artery - one of two arteries (branches of the pulmonary trunk) that carry venous blood from the heart to the lungs
   • arteria rectalis, rectal artery - one of the arteries supplying the rectal area
   • arteria renalis, renal artery - an artery originating from the abdominal aorta and supplying the kidneys and adrenal glands and ureters
   • arteria subclavia, subclavian artery - either of two arteries that supply blood to the neck and arms
   • arteria testicularis, internal spermatic artery, testicular artery - a branch of the aorta supplying the testicles
   • arteria ulnaris, ulnar artery - large artery that branches from the brachial artery to supply the muscles of the forearm and wrist and hand
   • arteria uterina, uterine artery - a branch of the internal iliac artery that supplies the uterus and the upper part of the vagina
   • arteria vaginalis, vaginal artery - a branch of the internal iliac that provides blood for the vagina and the base of the bladder and the rectum
   • arteria vertebralis, vertebral artery - the first branch of the subclavian artery; divided into four parts
   same as: arteria, arterial blood vessel
2. A major thoroughfare that bears important traffic (synset 102747537)
   is a type of: thoroughfare - a public road from one place to another

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