ulnar collateral artery

ulnar collateral artery definition - medical

ulnar collateral artery

noun
  1. An artery with origin in the brachial artery, with distribution to the arm muscles at the back of the elbow; inferior ulnar collateral artery.
  2. An artery with origin in the brachial artery, with distribution to the elbow joint; superior ulnar collateral artery.

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