artery of Adamkiewicz en · NOUN
Meanings
- The largest anterior segmental medullary artery in humans, typically arising from a left posterior intercostal artery, which branches from the aorta and supplies the lower two thirds of the spinal cord via the anterior spinal artery.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| arteries of Adamkiewicz | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pt artéria de Adamkiewicz (the largest anterior segmental medullary artery in humans)