Anatomy Vasculature Flashcards
what is the name of the 3 branches of the aorta
brachiocephalic trunk
left common carotid artery
left subclavian artery
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what does the superior vena cava drain in to
right atrium
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the brachiocephalic trunk bifurcates to form what
right common carotid artery
right subclavian artery
what drains in to the superior vena cava
right and left brachiocephalic vein
what sends blood to the lungs
pulmonary trunk
what brings oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
right and left pulmonary veins
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at what land mark does the brachiocephalic trunk birfurcates
superiorly to the sternum
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the subclavian artery is broken down to how many sections
3 sections
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the 1st section of the subclavian artery has 3 branches
what is the name of the first branch
vertebral artery
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which artery does the vertebral artery branch of from
right/left subclavian artery
the 1st section of the subclavian artery has 3 branches
what is the name of the 2nd branch
internal thoracic artery
(artery gives rise to intercostal arteries)
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the 1st section of the subclavian artery has 3 branches
what is the name of the 3rd branch
thyrocervical trunk
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the thyrocervical trunk branches to form an artery which supplies the thyroid. what is the name of this artery
inferior thyroid artery
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the superior thyroid artery branches of what artery
right/left external carotid artery
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is the right/left external carotid artery present in the carotid sheath
no
what does The right common carotid artery bifurcates to form
the right internal and external carotid artery
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The right internal carotid artery makes its way through the neck to supply the brain and makes its way in to the cranial cavity via the
carotid canal
does the right internal carotid artery branch in the neck
no
the vertebral artery enters the transverse foramen on which vertebrae
C6