NCIt related terms : ARTERY, SUBCLAVIAN; Structure of subclavian artery (body structure);
NCIt definition : An artery located below the clavicle that supplies blood to the head and the arms.
The right subclavian artery originates from the brachiocephalic artery and the left
subclavian artery originates from the aortic arch.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: One of the arteries of the thorax; in general it arises from the brachiocephalic
artery or the aortic arch and branches into several arteries to supply blood to the
head, neck, and arm/forelimb.;