ansa subclavia
noun
ansa sub·cla·via
ˈan-sə-ˌsəb-ˈklā-vē-ə 
: a nerve loop that connects the middle and inferior cervical ganglia and passes around the subclavian artery
The ansa subclavia (sympathetic nerves) curl around the [subclavian] artery to lie both anterior and posterior to it.—
Robert H. Whitaker and Neil R. Borley, Instant Anatomy, 4th edition
Robert H. Whitaker and Neil R. Borley, Instant Anatomy, 4th editionCite this Entry
“Ansa subclavia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ansa%20subclavia. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share