Artery

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

arteriography, ductus arteriosus, femoral artery, iliac artery, mammary artery

Broader Terms

blood vessel

Narrower Terms

aorta, carotid artery, cerebral artery, coronary artery, mesenteric artery, pulmonary artery, renal artery

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• The coronary artery is located on the surface of the heart.
• This artery is located in the chest and can be accessed through the primary incision for the bypass surgery.
• Its upper part is overlapped by the fleshy belly of the Brachioradialis; the rest of the artery is superficial, being covered by the integument and the superficial and deep fasci.
• If more than one artery is blocked, you may need more than one bypass.
• Coronary artery disease generally refers to the buildup of cholesterol in the inside layers of the arteries.
• Report: Economic Impacts of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and the Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel Project The Central Artery/Tunnel Projectis substantially complete.

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