Anatomy

Axillary Artery

The continuation of the subclavian artery; it distributes over the upper limb, axilla, chest and shoulder.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The continuation of the subclavian artery; it distributes over the upper limb, axilla, chest and shoulder.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Arteries, Axillary
  • Artery, Axillary
  • Axillary Arteries

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A07w.015w.114w.085w

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NLM Classification

WG 595.A9

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Axillary Artery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001366. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001366
  2. Axillary Artery. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axillary_artery
  3. Axillary Artery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q502164