Nutrient artery
Nutrient Artery
The Nutrient Artery (pronunciation: /ˈnjuːtriənt ˈɑːrtəri/) is a small blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the marrow and compact bone.
Etymology
The term "Nutrient Artery" is derived from the Latin words 'nutrire' meaning 'to nourish' and 'arteria' meaning 'windpipe, artery'.
Function
The primary function of the nutrient artery is to supply the bone marrow and the compact bone with oxygen and nutrients. It enters the bone through a small hole known as the nutrient foramen, which is usually located in the middle of the bone. Once inside, the nutrient artery branches out to reach different parts of the bone.
Related Terms
- Blood vessel: A tubular structure carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary.
- Bone marrow: The soft, spongy tissue that fills the medullary cavities - the centers of bones.
- Compact bone: Also known as cortical bone, it is a denser material used to create much of the hard structure of the skeleton.
- Nutrient foramen: A small hole in the bone through which the nutrient artery enters.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nutrient artery
- Wikipedia's article - Nutrient artery
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