Nutrient artery of femur
nutrient artery of femur n.
Either of two arteries, superior and inferior, arising from the first and third perforating arteries, respectively, or sometimes from the second and the fourth arteries.
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nutrient artery of humerus n. An artery with its origin in the deep brachial artery and with distribution to the medullary cavity of the humerus.
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[noo-tree-uh nt-dens] /ˈnu tri əntˌdɛns/ adjective 1. (of food) relatively rich in nutrients for the number of calories contained: A potato is a nutrient-dense carbohydrate.