innominate artery n. An artery that arises from the arch of the aorta and divides into the right subclavian and right carotid arteries. Also called brachiocephalic artery, brachiocephalic trunk.
Main Entry: bra·chio·ce·phal·ic artery Pronunciation: "brA-kE-(")O-s&-"fal-ik- Function: noun : a short artery that arisesfrom the arch of the aorta and divides into the carotid and subclavian arteries of the right side called also brachiocephalic trunk,innominate artery