The last section of an artery which does not divide into smaller arteries and does not join to other arteries.
The terminal branch of an artery, which does not communicate with other branches. The tissue it supplies is therefore probably completely dependent on it for its blood supply.
An artery whose branches do not anastomose with those of other arteries (e.g., arteries to the brain and spinal cord).
An end artery is a blood vessel or the ultimate branch of a blood vessel that transports blood away from the heart, and it does not connect with any other arteries. Consequently, an end artery is the exclusive provider of blood to the tissues in its vicinity. If an end artery gets damaged and ceases to supply blood to a certain area, the tissues within that area may succumb. End arteries are located in various organs, including the brain, heart, retina, kidneys, and spleen.
An artery that ultimately terminates without connecting to the smaller branches of any other artery.