Synonym radial artery Definition The pulsating artery is an arterial vessel. It therefore carries oxygen-rich blood. It runs along the forearm and branches out into a delicate arterial network in the palm. Anatomy of the pulmonary artery In the area of the crook of the arm the A. brachialis (arm artery) branches out into two … Pulse artery
Pain in the pulmonary artery Pain in the area of the pulmonary artery (A. radialis) often has nothing at all to do with the pulmonary artery, despite its localization. Sudden pulling, stabbing pain on the outside of the forearm usually indicates muscle pain. Muscle pain can often occur in the context of stress and lead … Pain in the pulmonary artery | Pulse artery
General information The arteria femoralis (large leg artery), originates in the pelvis from the external iliac artery (A. iliaca externa). It then lies between the nerve and the vein (femoral nerve and femoral vein) and is easily palpable at this point in the area of the inguinal canal. For this reason, the femoral artery is … Femoral artery
How can I palpate A. femoralis? The palpable pulse of the arteria femoralis is called femoralis pulse. It can be palpated in the groin region. Several fingers should be used at once to feel the pulse. The thumb should not be used. While palpating, a clock should be used to determine the elapsed time in … How can I palpate A. femoralis? | Femoral artery
Aneurysm of the femoral artery In the arteria femoralis superficialis and profunda, an aneurysm can occur after injury to the intima of the vessel wall, i.e. the innermost layer. This leads to an aneurysm of the vessel wall. In a certain form of aneurysm, the parts of the vessel wall, intima and media, become detached … Aneurysm of the femoral artery | Femoral artery
The two major arteries of the neck that supply blood to the head and neck are the subclavian artery and the carotid artery. Both give off numerous branches to supply the head and neck organs and the surrounding muscles. They are always arranged in pairs: There is one artery for the right side of the … Arteries of the neck
External carotid artery The arteria carotis externa also moves towards the skull and its branches supply parts of the head, the facial region and the meninges, among others. It usually runs in front of the internal carotid artery and crosses the hypoglossal and glossopharyngeal nerves. In total, the external carotid artery gives off 8 branches … External carotid artery | Arteries of the neck
Subclavian artery Besides the arteria carotis communis, the arteria subclavia is one of the large arteries of the neck. It supplies parts of the neck, especially the upper extremity and also parts of the chest with arterial blood. As described above, the right subclavian artery originates from the brachiocephalic trunk and the left subclavian artery … Subclavian artery | Arteries of the neck
Synonyms Carotid, carotid, carotid, carotid artery Latin: Arteria carotis communis. Definition The carotid artery runs in pairs and supplies large parts of the head and neck with oxygen-rich blood. On the right, it originates from the brachiocephalic trunk, on the left directly from the aortic arch. Course of the carotid artery The course of the … Carotid artery anatomy and function
Diseases of the carotid artery Constriction (stenosis) or occlusion of the arteries supplying the brain If stenosis of an artery occurs due to arteriosclerosis, the blood supply to this vessel is reduced and thus the supply of oxygen decreases. If this constriction develops very slowly, i.e. chronically, a collateral circulation can develop via the other … Diseases of the carotid artery | Carotid artery anatomy and function
Carotid artery clogged When colloquially speaking of “clogging” an artery, this usually refers to the narrowing of the vessel due to arteriosclerosis, i.e. deposits in the vessel wall which protrude into the lumen of the artery and thus impede or even prevent blood flow. A direct “clogging” of arteries in the form of a thrombus, … Carotid artery clogged | Carotid artery anatomy and function
Anatomy The arteria vertebralis is one of the vessels that supply the brain with oxygen-rich blood from the heart. Its diameter is about 3-5mm. It is arranged in pairs, i.e. there is a right and a left vertebral artery, which finally unite to form the basilar artery. This vessel mainly supplies brain sections located in … Vertebral artery