Radial Artery (also known as Arteries, Radial, Artery, Radial): The direct continuation of the brachial trunk, originating at the bifurcation of the brachial artery opposite the neck of the radius. Its branches may be divided into three groups corresponding to the three regions in which the vessel is situated, the fore

NIH MeSH · D017534Anatomy

Radial Artery

Also known asArteries, Radial · Artery, Radial · Radial Arteries

Definition

The direct continuation of the brachial trunk, originating at the bifurcation of the brachial artery opposite the neck of the radius. Its branches may be divided into three groups corresponding to the three regions in which the vessel is situated, the forearm, wrist, and hand.

MeSH classification

  • A07.015.114.740

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Common questions about Radial Artery

What does Radial Artery mean in medicine?
The direct continuation of the brachial trunk, originating at the bifurcation of the brachial artery opposite the neck of the radius. Its branches may be divided into three groups corresponding to the three regions in which the vessel is situated, the forearm, wrist, and hand. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Radial Artery known by any other names?
Yes. Radial Artery is also referred to as Arteries, Radial, Artery, Radial, Radial Arteries in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Radial Artery sit in the medical classification?
Radial Artery falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A07.015.114.740). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D017534) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗