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Meaning of subclavian
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subclavian (a)
situated beneath the clavicle
subclavian Sentence Examples
- The subclavian artery supplies blood to the upper limbs and head.
- The subclavian vein drains deoxygenated blood from the upper limbs and head into the superior vena cava.
- The subclavian lymph nodes filter lymph fluid from the upper limbs and head.
- The subclavian muscle is located beneath the clavicle and assists in breathing.
- The subclavian nerve innervates the muscles of the shoulder and upper chest.
- A subclavian line is a catheter inserted into the subclavian vein for administering fluids and medications.
- The subclavian approach is a surgical technique used to treat conditions of the thorax or neck.
- Subclavian steal syndrome is a condition characterized by insufficient blood flow to the brain due to a narrowing of the subclavian artery.
- The subclavian vein is often visualized using ultrasound imaging to monitor its diameter and blood flow.
- Subclavian artery occlusion can result in ischemia and limb loss in the affected extremity.
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situated beneath the clavicle
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The subclavian artery supplies blood to the upper limbs and head.
The subclavian vein drains deoxygenated blood from the upper limbs and head into the superior vena cava.
The subclavian lymph nodes filter lymph fluid from the upper limbs and head.
The subclavian muscle is located beneath the clavicle and assists in breathing.
