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arteria lumbalis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun arteria lumbalis has 1 sense
  1. lumbar artery, arteria lumbalis - 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
    --1 is a kind of artery, arteria, arterial blood vessel

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Arteria Lumbalis


Description

The arteria lumbalis, also known as the lumbar artery, is a major blood vessel located in the lower back region of the body. It is responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the muscles, skin, and other structures in the lumbar area.

Senses

Sense 1: Anatomy

In anatomy, the arteria lumbalis refers specifically to any of the paired branches of the abdominal aorta that provide blood supply to the lumbar region.

Example Sentence: The surgeon carefully clamped the arteria lumbalis during the procedure to prevent excessive bleeding.

Sense 2: Popular

Outside of medical contexts, the term arteria lumbalis is not widely used in popular language.

Example Sentence: Although not a popular term, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can improve blood flow through the arteries, including the arteria lumbalis.

Sense 3: Local

Local usage of the term arteria lumbalis may vary depending on the medical terminology adopted in a specific region or community.

Example Sentence: In this local clinic, doctors prefer referring to the arteria lumbalis as the lumbar artery to make it more understandable to their patients.

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