Relating to both the arm and the head, especially referring to major blood vessels that supply both regions.
From Latin 'brachium' (arm) + Greek 'kephalikos' (relating to the head, from 'kephale' meaning head). This medical anatomical term combines Greek and Latin roots describing vessels crossing both body regions.
The brachiocephalic artery is one of your most important blood vessels—it's the first major branch from your heart and splits to supply your right arm and head.
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