Brachial

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Brachial

Brachial (pronounced: /ˈbreɪkiəl/) is a term that originates from the Greek word "brachion" which means arm. It is used in medical terminology to refer to anything related to the arm, specifically the upper arm.

Etymology

The term "brachial" is derived from the Greek word "brachion" (βραχίων), which translates to "arm" in English. It is used in the field of medicine to denote anything pertaining to the arm, particularly the upper arm.

Related Terms

  • Brachial artery: The major blood vessel of the upper arm.
  • Brachial plexus: A network of nerves that send signals from your spine to your shoulder, arm, and hand.
  • Brachial vein: The paired venous blood vessels draining the arm.
  • Brachial plexus injury: An injury to the brachial plexus, the network of nerves that sends signals from your spine to your shoulder, arm, and hand.

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