Anatomy of the Circulatory System Flashcards
The PORTION OF THE ARM that is in front of the bend of the elbow.
Antecubital Fossa
A CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE that prevents blood from clotting.
Anticoagulant
The vein on the LITTLE-FINGER side of the arm that runs the length of the arm.
Basilic Vein
The vein on the THUMB SIDE of the arm that runs the length of the arm.
Cephalic Vein
BLOOD PRESSURE when the heart is at REST.
Diastolic
Infection of the INNER MEMBRANE of the HEART.
Endocarditis
Formed blood elements; also known as RED BLOOD CELLS
Erythrocytes
FORMATION of BLOOD CELLS
Hematopoiesis
Form blood elements; also known as WHITE BLOOD CELLS
Leukocytes
BLOOD PRESSURE when the heart is FULLY CONTRACTED
Systolic
Formed blood elements; also known as PLATELETS
Thrombocytes
SYSTEMIC CIRCULATING BLOOD throughout the body with the exception of the lungs.
Systemic System
FLUID PORTION of the blood when no clotting has taken place
Serum
BLOCKED; The normal flow of blood is prevented.
Occluded
The vein in the ANTECUBITAL FOSSA area of the arm bridges the cephalic and basilic veins.
Median Cubital Vein