1. The part of the main artery of the arm that lies in the armpit and is continuous with the subclavian artery above and the brachial artery below
   "The doctor checked the pulse in the axillary artery to assess circulation to the arm";
   - arteria axillaris

Derived forms: axillary arteries

Type of: arteria, arterial blood vessel, artery

Part of: armpit, axilla, axillary cavity, axillary fossa, underarm

Encyclopedia: Axillary artery