(anatomy) An artery that arises from the right ventricle of the heart and branches into the right and left pulmonary arteries.

Synonym of brachiocephalic artery

plural of sympathetic trunk

(anatomy) A string of ganglia running down each side of the spinal cord throughout most of its length, containing cell bodies of neurons that belong to the sympathetic nervous system and that project axons to muscles and glands.

A kind of chest for luggage, having a flat or slightly curved top and usually covered in canvas, leather or patterned paper.

plural of steamer trunk

plural of brachiocephalic trunk

plural of pulmonary trunk

(anatomy) A branch of the subclavian artery that divides to supply the first or first two intercostal spaces and the deep structures of the neck.

(anatomy) Either of two major lymph vessels that drain the head and neck: the one on the right empties into the right lymphatic duct or into the right subclavian vein where it joins the right internal jugular vein, and the one on the left empties into the thoracic duct.